Hey peoples,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My name is Esther and I\u2019m a grateful recovering lust addict, sober since January 4th, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I know I only have 7 months of sobriety under my belt, but I\u2019m grateful to be part of this amazing program for almost 3 years now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was trying to think about what I can write to y\u2019all – something that\u2019s meaningful to me and helpful to others. I thought – why not God? He is the reason we\u2019re all here; sober, or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, I honestly don\u2019t know much about Him, as He is one of a kind. Each person\u2019s God or Higher Power is unique to them. But I bet that no matter what you call Him\/Her\/Them, they will always be there to guide you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When people tell me that they tried turning to God but didn\u2019t get an answer, I feel that they weren\u2019t looking for AN answer, but rather for THEIR answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let me explain by sharing my experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many moons ago my old sponsor had me write a letter to God every night for a week, as part of my Step 2 (This was the greatest gift she ever gave me). When the week was over, I continued. I felt so much more connected to my Higher Power when I was chatting with Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As usual, life got in the way and I stopped writing regularly, but every time I had a serious problem or I was anxious, I would sit down and write a letter. No matter what it was about, I always walked away knowing my next steps, even if it wasn\u2019t an exact answer to what I was looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These letters were never formal. I wrote them the same way I\u2019m talking to you guys now, \u2018cause God\u2019s my buddy (with superpowers, of course). I figured I\u2019d write a short one now, so you can see exactly what they look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dear God,\n\nAs You know I\u2019m feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the changes going on in my life now. I mean, I\u2019m ridiculously grateful for this vaca[tion], \u2018cause you know better than me how much I need it, but you give me time to think, which can be bad and good.\n\nEven though you know all this stuff, I feel like I should get it out on paper. \n\nSo I\u2019ve been thinking about how awesome it is that I\u2019m sober and happy even with all this #@*\u221e\u2693! in my life. (not sure I\u2019m allowed to curse in my article \u2026lol) But I\u2019ve also been nervous for when my vaca is over and I have to find a job, a roommate, and possibly start dating again. Wait a minute - my vaca isn\u2019t over! I still have 24 more hours to bathe in sunlight and go swimming and relax. I need to be present in the moment. I should finish my step one and get to sleep early cause, after all, what\u2019s the point of vacation without rest.\n\nI guess we\u2019ll chat again next week and talk about my struggles. \nIn the meantime, I\u2019m gonna go get a tan.\n\nIt\u2019s been real. \n\u2764 Esther<\/pre>\n\n\n\nI hope you can take something from my letter, and if not, that\u2019s OK, \u2018cause I enjoyed writing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can\u2019t wait to see you in our meetings, when you choose to stop in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Careful though – you may want to stay \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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