Monday, Sept. 26, 2022
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
… except when to do so would injure them or others. — Second half of Step Nine
We have to be careful when we make amends. We must think about people’s well-being. Can we help them heal by being direct with them? Or would this hurt them again?
At times, this means not making direct amends. Sometimes, it’s better to make some other kind of amends. If you’re not sure how to make amends to someone, ask for advice from your sponsor and your group. And pray. Over time, you’ll know if making direct amends is the right thing to do. Remember, Step Nine means we’re responsible for our actions. In recovery, our actions can be healing. Healing takes place when we love ourselves and others. And love is what heals us.
Prayer for the Day
Higher Power, I’ve hurt people in the past. Please use me now to help those people heal. Give me good judgment, courage, and good timing.
Action for the Day
I will never be able to make direct amends to some people. I will think of other kinds of amends I can make to them. I can pray daily for their healing.
Hazelden Foundation
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