~A.A.
Thoughts
For
The Day~
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Belief
"Despite contrary indications, I had little doubt
that a mighty purpose and rhythm underlay all. How could there be so
much of precise and immutable law, and no intelligence? I simply had to
believe in a Spirit of the Universe, who knew neither time nor
limitation."
Bill W.
1976 AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous,
p. 10
Thought
to Consider . . .
Faith is not belief without proof; it's trust
without reservation.
*~*AACRONYMS*~*
A B C
Acceptance, Belief, Change
*~*^Just
For Today!^*~*
Spirituality
From "The
Three Legacies of Alcoholics Anonymous":
"The liberals were the
largest contingent and they had no objection to the use of the word 'God'
throughout the [Big] book, but they were dead set against any other theological
proposition. They would have nothing to do with doctrinal issues. Spirituality,
yes. But religion, no, positively no. Most of our members, they pointed
out, believed in some sort of deity. But when it came to theology we could not
possibly agree among ourselves, so how could we write a book that contained any
such matter? There was no such thing as group opinion in these areas and there
never could be. Alcoholics who had tried the missions were forever complaining
about this very thing. The alcoholic's unreasoning rebellion against the
specifically religious approach had severely handicapped the missions. The
liberals said they did not intend to be critical; they only wanted us to
remember the hard facts. Those contentions could not be denied. It was true that
we could not agree on a religious basis for our fellowship and that the straight
religious approach had worked in relatively few cases."
2001 AAWS, Inc.
Alcoholics
Anonymous Comes of Age, pg. 162-63
*^Daily
Reflections^*
GIVING UP CENTER STAGE
For
without some degree of humility, no alcoholic can stay sober at all . . . Without
it, they cannot live to much useful purpose, or, in adversity, be able to summon
the faith that can meet any emergency.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p.
70
Why do I balk at the word "humility"? I am not
humbling myself toward other people, but toward God, as I understand Him. Humility means "to show submissive respect," and by being humble I realize I am
not the center of the universe. When I was drinking, I was consumed by pride and
self-centeredness. I felt the entire world revolved around me, that I was master
of my destiny. Humility enables me to depend more on God to help me overcome
obstacles, to help me with my own imperfections, so that I may grow spiritually.
I must solve more difficult problems to increase my proficiency and, as I
encounter life's stumbling blocks, I must learn to overcome them through God's
help. Daily communion with God demonstrates my humility and provides me with the
realization that an entity more powerful than I is willing to help me if I cease
trying to play God myself.
Copyright 1990
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES,
INC.
*~*^As
Bill
Sees
It^*~*
The Spiritual Alibi
"Our first attempts at inventories are apt to prove
very unrealistic. I used to be a champ at unrealistic self-appraisal. On certain
occasion, I wanted to look at the part of my life which seemed good. Then I
would greatly exaggerate whatever virtues I supposed I had attained. Next I
would congratulate myself on the grand job I was doing in A.A. Naturally
this generated a terrible hankering for still more accomplishments, and
still more approval. I was falling straight back into the pattern of my
drinking days. Here were the same old goals - power, fame, and applause.
Besides, I had the best alibi known as the spiritual objective made this
utter nonsense seem perfectly right."
GRAPEVINE, JUNE 1961
*~*^Big
Book
Quote^*~*
"We represent no particular
faith or denomination. We are dealing only with general principles common to
most denominations."
Alcoholics
Anonymous 4th Edition
Working With Others, Page
93
*^Twenty
Four
Hours
A Day^*
A.A. Thought For The Day
Today is
ours. Let us live today as we believe God wants us to live. Each day will
have a new pattern which we cannot foresee. But we can
open each day with a quiet period in which we say a little prayer, asking
God to help us through the day. Personal contact with God, as we
understand Him, will from day to day bring us nearer to an understanding of
His will for us. At the close of the day, we offer Him thanks for
another day of sobriety. A full, constructive day has been lived
and we are grateful. Am I asking God each day for strength and thanking
Him each night?
Meditation
For The Day
If you believe that God's grace has saved
you, then you must believe that He is meaning to save you yet more and keep you
in the way that you should go. Even human rescuers would not save you from
drowning only to place you in other deep and dangerous waters.
Rather, they would place you on dry land, there to restore you. God,
who is your rescuer, would certainly do this and even more. God will
complete the task He sets out to do. He will not throw you
overboard, if you are depending on Him.
Prayer For The
Day
I
pray that I may trust God to keep me in the way. I pray that I
may rely on Him not to let me go.
Hazelden
Foundation PO Box 176 Center City, MN 55012
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