Regaining Self
This is what I try to do in prayer. I take the words that have been given to me by those who have come before and weave them with my own, hoping that the melody I write in my heart-this love song with the Divine-brings me closer to God. Our heart and soul are filled with such melodies. I need only sing them. In singing them, they become mine.
I really do long for God’s presence in my life. Whether we are willing or comfortable enough to admit it, I really think that we all do. Such recognition helps provide meaning and direction to my life. For some, this is one of the most difficult steps in recovery. We just aren’t used to such God talk. That’s okay. You’ll get used to it. We may he afraid that if we accept God in this way we will lose self. The truth is that when we accept God, we regain self.