While drinking, any chance I could, I would make mine a double.
More is better, right?... Well, not always.
More alcohol for me just took me further from reality, sanity and the truth.
Separation from God. Making it a double, got me drunk faster.
So, if that’s the case, in sobriety, it must follow that if I double my efforts to stay sober, it would get me to safety faster, closer to reality, sanity or truth, right? Not separated from God, my source of power. I have to expand my thinking to ensure my recovery stays in place. If I put half the effort into sobriety that I put into my drinking career, I just might stay sober.
Holy cow. Do the math. If I double down on my efforts to stay sober, I could not only ensure my own recovery, but have energy to help someone else stay sober too!
Definition of Double Down:
1) to double the original bid in blackjack in exchange for only one more card
2) to become more tenacious, zealous, or resolute in a position or undertaking
I like both definitions.
I think I will double down on my efforts to stay sober by picking up one more card for my new hand, and become more tenacious, zealous and resolute in that position.
Now, I double down on hugs for people and dogs.
How about you?
“Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.”
Isaiah 61:7
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