AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)

June 11, 2023
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Intends to Stick
Every man and woman who has joined A.A. and intends to stick
has, without realizing it, made a beginning on Step Three. Isn't it
true that in all matters touching upon alcohol, each of them has
decided to turn his or her life over to the care, protection, and
guidance of Alcoholics Anonymous? Already a willingness has
been achieved to cast out one's own will and one's own ideas
about the alcohol problem in favor of those suggested by A.A.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Three) p. 35

Thought to Ponder
What have I been given today?
Am I willing to reach out and grasp it?

AA-related 'Alconym'
A C T  =  Action Changes Things.

A Member Shares:
I am Eddy and alcoholic. I get the difference in the recovery I work today and the attempts of the past. Too often did I try to work AA and the program without doing any work, without making a decision. More of going through the motions and playing along to the cues socially than ever actually jumping in and working the steps. That was my MO. I didn't know how to give anything like all of myself to a simple program. But when I hit that bottom and became WILLING to do anything, the real work began and God did for me what I couldn't. I was head over heels committed to this. Because I knew and know that I am doomed as an alcoholic, but I am free as a member of AA. Since I came in the proofs been in the pudding and I learn everyday how to be sober. How to trust God and how to stay focused on the steps and the program. It's pretty amazing that I found the courage to take the leap of faith. But that was the best leap I ever leaped and I look forward to doing more of it through this day. Thank you.

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Thanks to all of you for sharing so generously of your experience, strength and hope in carrying the AA message.
Grateful to serve,
peyton