"To stand on one leg and prove the existence of God is a very different thing from going down on one's knees and thanking him." ~ Soren Kierkegaard
I was sure I would never believe in the existence of God unless someone could prove it. No one has proved it yet, but spiritual awakening in Overeaters Anonymous makes such proof unnecessary. Thanking God every day is as necessary for me as breathing.
Though my understanding of God may change, it would make little difference to my practice of the twelve steps. Whatever my concept, I would still give everything to God: my worries, my fears, my shortcomings, my family, my friends, the state of the nation and the world. Does this mean I can now lie back and do nothing? Far from it. Turning over my anxiety about the things that concern me allows me to take effective action where I can. I do what it is possible for me to do and let God handle the rest.
For Today: I need no proof of God's existence to say Thank You for my abstinence and my freedom from compulsive overeating.
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Daily Affirmation:
My perspective is unique and valuable.
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