But For The Grace of God

Today's Thought

You are reading from the book Twenty Four Hours a Day Hardcover (24 Hours)

A.A. Thought for the Day

Another of the mottoes of A.A. is "But for the Grace of God." Once we have fully accepted the program we become humble about our achievement. We do not take too much credit for our sobriety. When we see another suffering alcoholic in the throes of alcoholism, we say to ourselves: "But for the grace of God, there go I." We do not forget the kind of people we were. We remember those we left behind us. And we are very grateful to the grace of God, which has given us another chance. Am I truly grateful for the grace of God?

Meditation for the Day

A consciousness of God's presence as One who loves you makes all life different. The consciousness of God's love promotes the opening of your whole being to God. It brings wonderful relief from the cares and worries of our daily lives. Relief brings peace and peace brings contentment. Try to walk in God's love. You will have that peace which passes all understanding and a contentment that no one can take from you. Feel sure of God's unfailing love and care for you and for all His children. There is freedom and serenity in those who walk in God's love, held safe in His loving care.

Prayer for the Day

I pray that I may walk in God's love. I pray that, as I go, I may feel the spring of God's power in my steps and the joy of His love in my heart.

Surgery went well. Thanks so much for all of your prayers. The defect was larger then expected so the OATS procedure could not be done. Instead they did a microfracture. I am working hard a rehab. The pain has been intense but I'm dealing with it fairly well. I have been working hard at being open to my God consciousness and it has definitly helped. I was told that life will hve struggles but that God will give us the necessary strength to get through them and I have certainly found that to be true. By relying on God for my strength and for my motivation I am handling this all very well. I am grateful to my Higher Power, for the fellowship and all the help they have given and for my family and their suppport. The picture shows the completed microfracture.....which is essentially a bunch of hole driven into the end of the bone. As they heal they will grow new bone and cartlidge.