Today I thought some more about the WAR model for the fourth step approach to resentments. The WAR is the battle between my ears, I must stop the WAR.

WAR is: What they did, my Attitude (or Anger) about it, and my Response or Reaction. In the fourth step I am taught to change the WAR into a WIN. The WIN is What they did, I take Initiative to recognize my reaction, and I take a New attitude instead of reacting. I still may need to respond but now I can do so appropriately.

I also thought about some new nuances and praying for... now I forgot. I do recall that I identified what it is about the 12 step approach to prayer is that is different than most religious prayer. 12 step prayer is almost entirely formative prayer, whereas religious prayer is much more worshipful and intercessory.

This morning we had the middle children's first tee ball game. All started out well until my daughter got stung by a wasp. It was a huge scene that started with a blood curdling scream and halted the game. It was apparent that she was not going to get over it and I had to leave with her. Unfortunately my wife was working so wasn't there to help. Fortunately my mom was nearby at my other son's practice and she was able to settle her down and keep her while I went back and finished the game with her brother. She ended up being ok in the end.

Thanks be to God for this day.