Thoughts For The Day~*~Way of Life ^*^*^ July 27
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~A.A.
Thoughts
For
The Day~
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Way of Life
"The AA way of life is the way we always should have tried to live. 'Grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.' These thoughts become part of our daily lives. They are not ideas of resignation but of the recognition of certain basic facts of living."
1976AAWS
Alcoholics Anonymous, pp. 382-3
Thought to Consider . . .
Every day is a gift. That is why we call it the present.
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Way of Life
"The AA way of life is the way we always should have tried to live. 'Grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.' These thoughts become part of our daily lives. They are not ideas of resignation but of the recognition of certain basic facts of living."
1976AAWS
Alcoholics Anonymous, pp. 382-3
Thought to Consider . . .
Every day is a gift. That is why we call it the present.
*~*AACRONYMS*~*
B E S T =
Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?
*~*^Just
For
Today!^*~*
Progress
From "A
Glacier Melts":
"A.A. provided for me a
means by which I could overcome the compulsion to drink and, more important, a
means by which I could achieve a personality change or spiritual awakening--- a
surrender to life. Though I have had problems and deep troubles since that
summer ten years ago, my faith has not been shaken. I cannot say that I have
found God as I understand Him, but rather that I have faith in Something which
remains a mystery to me and which I continue to seek. - Fresno, California,
USA"
1973 AAWS, Inc.
Came to
Believe, 30th printing 2004, pg. 59
*^Daily
Reflections^*
GIVING FREELY
We will make every personal sacrifice necessary to insure the unity of Alcoholics Anonymous. We will do this because we have learned to love God and one another.
GIVING FREELY
We will make every personal sacrifice necessary to insure the unity of Alcoholics Anonymous. We will do this because we have learned to love God and one another.
A.A.
COMES OF AGE, p. 234
To be self-supporting through my own contributions was never a strong characteristic during my days as a practicing alcoholic. The giving of time or money always demanded a price tag.
As a newcomer I was told "we have to give it away in order to keep it." As I began to adopt the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous in my life, I soon found it was a privilege to give to the Fellowship as an expression of the gratitude I felt in my heart. My love of God and of others became the motivating factor in my life, with no thought of return. I realize now that giving freely is God's way of expressing Himself through me.
Copyright 1990
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.
*~*^As Bill Sees It^*~*
Reason - a Bridge to Faith
We were squarely confronted with the question of faith. We couldn't duck the issue. Some of us had already walked along the bridge of reason toward the desired shore of faith, where friendly hands stretched out in welcome. We were grateful that reason had brought us so far. But, somehow, we couldn't quite step ashore. Perhaps we had been relying too heavily on reason that last mile, and we did not like to lose our support. Yet, without knowing it, had we not been brought to where we stood by a certain kind of faith? For did we not believe in our own reasoning? Did we not have confidence in our ability to think? What was that but a sort of faith? Yes, we had been faithful, abjectly faithful to the god of reason. So, in one way or another, we discovered that faith had been involved all the time!
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, pp. 53-54
*~*^Big Book Quote^*~*
To be self-supporting through my own contributions was never a strong characteristic during my days as a practicing alcoholic. The giving of time or money always demanded a price tag.
As a newcomer I was told "we have to give it away in order to keep it." As I began to adopt the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous in my life, I soon found it was a privilege to give to the Fellowship as an expression of the gratitude I felt in my heart. My love of God and of others became the motivating factor in my life, with no thought of return. I realize now that giving freely is God's way of expressing Himself through me.
Copyright 1990
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.
*~*^As Bill Sees It^*~*
Reason - a Bridge to Faith
We were squarely confronted with the question of faith. We couldn't duck the issue. Some of us had already walked along the bridge of reason toward the desired shore of faith, where friendly hands stretched out in welcome. We were grateful that reason had brought us so far. But, somehow, we couldn't quite step ashore. Perhaps we had been relying too heavily on reason that last mile, and we did not like to lose our support. Yet, without knowing it, had we not been brought to where we stood by a certain kind of faith? For did we not believe in our own reasoning? Did we not have confidence in our ability to think? What was that but a sort of faith? Yes, we had been faithful, abjectly faithful to the god of reason. So, in one way or another, we discovered that faith had been involved all the time!
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, pp. 53-54
*~*^Big Book Quote^*~*
"Step Eleven suggests prayer and meditation. We shouldn't be shy on this matter of prayer. Better men than we are using it constantly."
Alcoholics Anonymous
4th Edition, Into Action, pg. 85
*^Twenty Four Hours A Day^*
A.A. Thought for the Day
To paraphrase the psalm: "We alcoholics declare the power of liquor and drunkenness showeth its handiwork. Day unto day uttereth hangovers and night unto night showeth suffering. The law of A.A. is perfect, converting the drunk. The testimony of A.A. is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of A.A. are right, rejoicing the heart. The program of A.A. is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the first drink is clean, enduring forever." Have I any doubt about the power of liquor?
Meditation for the Day
"Walk humbly with thy Lord." Walking with God means practicing the presence of God in your daily affairs. It means asking God for strength to face each new day. It means turning to Him often during the day in prayer for yourself and for other people. It means thanking Him at night for the blessings you have received during the day. Nothing can seriously upset you if you are "walking with God." You can believe that He is beside you in spirit, to help you and to guide you on your way.
Prayer for the Day
I pray that I may try to walk humbly with God. I pray that I may turn to Him often as to a close friend.
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