Today's Readings - In This Moment

In This Moment, I ask God to remove my shortcomings. I grew up in a home where very little direct, honest communication was heard. I learned to avoid truthful conversations. I learned that it was not safe to speak directly to someone who had violated my boundaries. Many times, I resorted to talking behind a family member's back. Today, I sometimes fall back into this old behavior of not speaking directly to someone who has treated me inappropriately. When I become aware that this pattern is recurring, I ask God to remove this defect of character. I ask for the courage to speak up when it is appropriate to do so. If I need a reality check, I speak to my sponsor or a trusted CoDA friend. Having humbly asked God to remove my shortcomings, I relax and let go.