~*~A.A. Thoughts For The Day~*~
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Comfort
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"When I am feeling depressed,
I repeat to myself statements such as
these:
'Pain is the touchstone of progress.' .
. . 'Fear no evil.' . . .
'This, too, will pass.' . . .
'This experience can be turned to
benefit.'
These fragments of prayer bring far
more than comfort.
They keep me on the track of right
acceptance;
they break up my compulsive themes of
guilt,
depression, rebellion, and pride;
and sometimes they endow me with the
courage
to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the
difference."
Bill
W., AAGrapevine, March 1962
c. 1967AAWS, As Bill Sees It, p. 110
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Thought to Consider . . .
God enters us through our wounds.
*~*~*AACRONYMS*~*~*
H E L P = Hope, Encouragement, Love, Patience.
*~*~*~*~*^Just For Today!^*~*~*~*~*
Upkeep
From "Having Fun
Yet":
"When my own house is in order, I
find the different parts of my life are more manageable. Stripped from the guilt
and remorse that cloaked my drinking years, I am free to assume my proper role
in the universe, but this condition requires maintenance. I should stop and ask
myself, Am I having fun yet? If I find
answering that question difficult or painful, perhaps I’m taking myself too
seriously—and finding it difficult to admit that I’ve strayed from my practice
of working the program to keep my house in order."
© 1990 AAWS, Inc.; Daily
Reflections, pg. 31
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PEACE OF MIND
Do we lay
the matter before our sponsor or spiritual adviser, earnestly asking
God's help and guidance -- meanwhile resolving to do the right thing when it
becomes clear, cost what it may?
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS pp.86-87
My belief in a Higher Power is an
essential part of my work on Step Nine; forgiveness, timing, and right motives
are the other ingredients. My willingness to do the Step is a growing
experience that opens the door for new and honest relationships with the people
I have harmed. My responsible action brings me closer to the spiritual
principles of the program -- love and service. Peace of mind, serenity,
and a stronger faith are sure to follow.
©Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD
SERVICES, INC.©
*~*~*~*~*^As Bill Sees It^*~*~*~*~*
Key to Sobriety
The unique
ability of each A.A. to identify himself with, and bring recovery to, the
newcomer in no way depends upon his learning, his eloquence, or any special
individual skills. The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who
has found a key to sobriety.
<<<>>>
In my first conversation with Dr. Bob,
I bore down heavily on the medical hopelessness of his case, freely using Dr. Silkworth's words describing the alcoholic's dilemma, the
"obsession plus allergy" theme. Though Bob was a doctor, this was
news to him, bad news. And the fact that I was an alcoholic and knew what I was
talking about from personal experience made the blow a shattering one. You see,
our talk was a completely mutual thing. I had quit preaching. I knew that I
needed this alcoholic as much as he needed me.
1.
TWELVE AND TWELVE, pp. 150-151 - 2. A.A. COMES OF AGE, pp. 69-70
*~*~*~*~*^ Big Book Quote ^*~*~*~*~*
"As each member of a resentful
family begins to see his shortcomings
and admits them to the others, he lays
a basis for helpful
discussion. These family talks will be
constructive if they can be
carried on without heated argument,
self-pity, self-justification or
resentful criticism."
~Alcoholics
Anonymous, 4th Edition, The Family Afterward, pg. 127~
*~*~*~*^Twenty Four Hours A Day^*~*~*~*
A.A. Thought
for the Day
"How does
A.A. grow? Some of us sell A.A. as we go about. Little clusters of twos and threes
and five's keep springing up in different communities, through contact with the
larger centers. Those of us who travel drop in at other
groups as often as we can. This practice enables us to lend a hand to
new groups which are springing up all over the land. New groups are being
started each month. A.A. is even spreading outside the
Meditation for the
Day
"Lord, we believe. Help Thou our
unbelief." This cry of the human heart is an expression of human frailty.
It signifies the soul's sincere desire for progress. As a person feels the
existence of God and His power, that person believes in Him more and more. At
the same time, a person is more conscious of his falling short of absolute
trust in God. The soul's progress is an increasing belief, then a cry for more
faith, a plea to conquer all unbelief, all lack of trust. We can believe that
that cry is heard by God and that prayer is answered in due time. And so our
faith grows, little by little, day by day.
Prayer for the Day
I pray that with more power in my life
will come more faith.
I pray that I may come to trust God
more each day.