And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭24‬-‭25

REFLECTION

One of the biggest inconveniences of sobriety becomes one of the biggest blessings of living.

The fellowship is spoken of in terms of reverence and joy by those who have experienced its fruit. As well as with skepticism and conceit by those onlookers with the great misfortune of having seen enough to scoff but not stuck around long enough to investigate.

Truly, it is inconvenient and sometimes impossible to attend meetings as often as suggested.

We are encouraged to attend ninety in our first ninety days when we first begin. It’s to establish new habits, to completely surround ourselves with likeminded, recovered and recovering people.

It’s important. And it could be vital.

But how many do we really need?

Cut back your attendance until you relapse. Then you’ll know how many you needed.

This is the old-school pithy statement that holds enough truth to not toss away.

Here’s the important thing, though. Regardless of the meeting streak we are capable of keeping and the frequency we may not be able to attain, we must become a part of this new way of life.

This involves others. This involves us getting off our butts and working toward it.

We didn’t balk when our drinking was inconvenient. We welcomed the challenge and made it work.

God, grant me the wisdom to see this new life for the opportunity it is.

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