Food for Thought for Over Eaters Anonymous

[MajestyJo]

OCT. 5

From the book: Food for Thought

Being Before Doing

What we are comes before what we do. In order to produce good fruit, the tree has to be a good tree. If we are not whole, integrated, and in touch with our Higher Power, and ourselves the actions that we take will not be satisfying.

For us compulsive overeaters, being abstinent is more important than anything we do. When we are abstinent, all things are possible. We still have to make choices, deal with frustration and conflict, and accept some defeats, but we are coping with reality rather than escaping.

The best things that we do are those, which our Higher Power does through us. Our role is to be ready and available, a sharpened tool which He may use. Often we do not see the ultimate results of our actions. We trust that what we do will be acceptable and according to His will.

May I be what You intend.

Loved the title. My sponsor always said, "Examine your motives and your intent. Are they God's Will for you?

It is okay to just be. When we do that, we can be open to our God's Will. If I am already doing, I may be acting out in my old patterns and behaviours and missing out on His Greater Plan.