A NECESSARY PRUNING

“. . . we know that the pains of drinking had to come before sobriety, and emotional turmoil before serenity.”
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 94

I love spending time in my garden feeding and pruning my beautiful flowers. One day, as I was busily snipping away, a neighbor stopped by. She commented, “Oh! You plants are so beautiful, it seem so much a shames to cut them back.” I replied, “I know how you feel, but the excess must be removed so they can grow stronger and healthier.” Later I thought that perhaps my plants feel pain, but God and I know it’s part of the plan and I’ve seen the results. I was quickly reminded of my precious A.A. program and how we all grow through the pain. I ask God to prune me when it’s time, so I can grow.

From the book Daily Reflections
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