A Prayer & Some Thoughts - October

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October 19

Prayer For Purpose

Lord,
At times my days run together into weeks, into months, into years without any conscious thought on my part.
Then, suddenly, I come to myself in the space of a moment and realize how unaware and without purpose I have been.
Yet, when I try to define my purpose, it seems strangely elusive.
I ask that you will give me clarity of purpose; that you will reveal to me my own reason for existence; that you will give me the sure and certain assurance that even when I have lost track of myself and my life, your purpose, though unknown to me or forgotten by me, is still being lived out through me.
I ask this for this charity.
Amen.

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Just a Thought

There are just two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers.

Those of us who are givers delight in it. But sometimes we givers are uncomfortable when we're on the receiving end. We brush off thanks and gifts and help, even when they're needed or deserved.

Those of us who are takers, on the other hand, know how to graciously receive what others have to give; we know how to ask for what we need. Often, however, we don't know how to give.

We can all strive to become traders, people who have learned how to both give and receive. We each have the capacity to give what we have freely and to ask, gratefully, for what we don't have.

So ............

What can I give and take today?

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Just a Contemplation

Garbage in, Garbage Out

One thing we don't need in our lives is garbage from the past. Yet many of us say that old thoughts and bitter memories often sneak devilishly back to spoil what should have been a pleasant day. Why do we let garbage from the past befoul our lives a second time?

There is no benefit in bringing back old garbage. We can't change the past. We can't change our mistakes by brooding about them, and we can't obtain justice by remembering how badly we were treated or by plotting revenge. When we bring back garbage, we allow it to occupy space that should be devoted to constructive and positive things.
If we don't want garbage in our lives, let's not put it there by bringing up matters that should have been released, forgiven, and forgotten.

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Accountability

In the early days of his drinking, the alcoholic is often guilty of irresponsibility. But once the time of compulsive drinking has arrived, he can't very well be held fully accountable for his conduct. He then has an obsession that condemns him to drink. and a bodily sensitivity to alcohol that guarantees his final madness and death.

But when he is made aware of this condition, he is under pressure to accept A.A.'s program of moral regeneration.

"As Bill See It" Page 32

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Just a Few Quotes

“We all have a purpose in life, and when you find yours you will recognize it.” ~ Catherine Pulsifer

“Inspiration in life is born when we have a purpose.” ~ Daniel Longwe