Expectations vs. Demand
Burn the idea into the consciousness of every man that he can get well regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he trust in God and clean house.
Dealing with expectations is a frequent topic at meetings. It isn’t wrong to expect progress of ourselves, good things from life, or decent treatment from others. Where we get into trouble is when our expectations become demands. We will fall short of what we wish to be and situations will go in ways we do not like, because people will let us down sometimes. The only question is: “What are we going to do about it?” Wallow in self-pity or anger; retaliate and make a bad situation worse; or will we trust in God’s power to bring blessings on the messes in which we find ourselves? Will we asked him what we should be learning; do we keep on doing the right things we know how to do, no matter what; do we take time to share our faith and blessings with others?
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