Today's Reading - Food for Thought

Challenges When we were overeating compulsively, we accepted few challenges other than hos much food we could cram into our stomachs without getting sick. As our disease progressed outside interests narrowed and we "got by" with minimum accomplishment instead of being inspired to do our best. Life is a challenge. none of us has an easy, free ride. The problems and difficulties we overcome are what ensure our continual growth. Without obstacles and tension, we would stagnate. By overeating, we kept ourselves too doped up and lethargic to respond to many of the challenges life presented. Abstinence is a challenge. It requires out devotion, determination, and dedication. There are some days when maintaining abstinence is all the challenge we can handle. As we progress in the program, we are increasingly capable of responding to the challenges that come to us through our families, jobs, leisure activities, and community involvements. Today, I will be challenged to become what You intend.