Daily Thought 05.03.17

From: "Daily Thought" <dailythought@aa-alive.org>

Date: May 3rd 2017

AA Thought for the Day
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May 3, 2017

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An Effective Defense
Once more: The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink.
Except in a few cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense.
His defense must come from a Higher Power.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 43

Thought to Ponder . . .
The ultimate defense against the first drink is a spiritual one.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
H E L P = His Ever-Loving Presence.

A Member Shares:
Good afternoon everyone, my name is Michael, and I am an alcoholic. I have had some good sponsors over the years. I was pretty wild and smart for my britches when I came in. My first sponsor got me on the Steps before I could "outthink them," thankfully. I didn't know what a program was, but the Big Book says here is a program of recovery. Oh. Anyways, for me the Steps not only led to sobriety but a really full and rich life. I don't have one issue I could run the Steps through and not come up with a solution. It’s a way for me to establish a relationship with a Higher Power that prevents me from taking that first drink. My Higher Power is the only defense I have against that first drink for me and I am so grateful there is a solution. Thank you.

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In grateful service,
peyton h
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