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Possibility
"As soon as we admitted the possible
existence of a Creative Intelligence,
A Spirit of the Universe underlying the
totality of things, we
began to be possessed of a new sense
of power and direction,
provided we took other simple steps.
We found that God does not make too
hard terms
for those who seek Him.
To us, the Realm of the Spirit is
broad, roomy, all inclusive,
never exclusive or forbidding to those
who earnestly seek.
It is open, we believe, to all men."
c.
1976AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 46
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Thought to Consider . . .
Take a walk with God. He will meet
you at the Steps.
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F A I T H = Fantastic Adventures In Trusting Him.
*~*~*~*~*^Just For Today!^*~*~*~*~*
Ongoing
From "Gratitude
in Action":
The story of Dave B., one of the
founders of A.A. in
"I believe it would be good to
tell the story of my life. Doing so will give me the opportunity to remember
that I must be grateful to God and to those members of Alcoholics Anonymous who
knew A.A. before me. Telling my story reminds me that I could go back to where
I was if I forget the wonderful things that have been given to me or forget
that God is the guide who keeps me on this path."
© 2001 AAWS, Inc., Fourth
Edition; Alcoholics Anonymous, pg. 193
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LET GO AND LET GOD
. . . praying only for knowledge of His
will for us and the power to carry that out.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96
When I
"Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having
to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and
discomfort. Because I find it hard to let go of the kind of worrisome
thoughts and attitudes that cause me immense anguish, all I need do during
those times is allow God, as I understand Him, to release them for me, and then
and there, I let go of the thoughts, memories and attitudes that are troubling
me.
When I receive help from God, as I
understand Him, I can live my life one day at a time and handle whatever
challenges that come my way. Only then can I live a life of victory over
alcohol, in comfortable sobriety.
©Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD
SERVICES, INC.©
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Telling the Worst
Though the
variations were many, my main theme was always "How godawful
I am!" Just as I often exaggerated my modest attainments by pride, so I
exaggerated my defects through guilt. I would race about, confessing all (and a
great deal more) to whoever would listen. Believe it or not, I took this
widespread exposure of my sins to be great humility on my part, and considered
it a great spiritual asset and consolation!
But later on I realized at depth that
the great harms I had done others were not truly regretted. These episodes were
merely the basis for storytelling and exhibitionism. With this realization came
the beginning of a certain amount of humility.
GRAPEVINE,
JUNE 1961
*~*~*~*~*^ Big Book Quote ^*~*~*~*~*
"When
we became alcoholics, crushed by a self-imposed crisis we could
not postpone or evade, we had to fearlessly
face the proposition that
either God is everything or else He is
nothing. God either is or He
isn't."
~Alcoholics
Anonymous, 4th Edition, We Agnostics, pg. 53~
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A.A. Thought for the Day
I have
lost many of my resentments. I have found that getting even with people doesn't
do any good. When we try to get revenge, instead of making us feel better, it
leaves us frustrated and cheated. Instead of punishing our enemies, we've only
hurt our own peace of mind. It does not pay to nurse a grudge,
it hurts us more than anyone else. Hate causes frustration, inner conflict, and
neurosis. If we give out hate, we will become hateful. if
we are resentful, we will be resented. if we do not
like people, we will not be liked by people. Revengefulness is a powerful
poison in our systems. Have I lost my resentments?
Meditation
for the Day
It is not so much you, as the grace of
God that is in you, that helps those around you. if
you would help even those you dislike, you have to see that there is nothing in
you to block the way, to keep God's grace from using you. Your own pride and
selfishness are the greatest blocks. Keep those out of the way and God's grace
will flow through you into the lives, of others. Then all who come in contact
with you can be helped in some way. Keep the channel open, free from those
things that make your life futile and ineffective.
Prayer for
the Day
I pray that all who come in contact
with me will feel better for it.
I pray that I may be careful not to
harbor those things in my heart that put people off