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

April 28, 2024
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A Daily Reprieve
It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our
laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle
foe. We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily
reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 85

Thought to Ponder
We will suddenly realize that God is doing
for us what we could not do for ourselves.

AA-related 'Alconym'
A R T  =  Always Remain Teachable.

A Member Shares:
Paul, alcoholic. Reality is that I am not the same person I was when I came to AA. The steps have transformed me into a person I have always desired to be. And they have redirected my attention to others rather than self. I was told early on to do my best when applying the steps to my life, and at the same time to keep practicing them since I never will do them perfectly. So that is what I do. Today I have a stronger understanding of God and what he desires for me to do. I realize I am sober because of his grace and not of my own power. On the 18th of this month it will be 46 years since my last drink and I know it was God who relieved me of the craving. I choose to celebrate my time in AA as my true sobriety date which will be 30 yrs in November. Reason being I learned here that I cannot do it on my own, that I need all of you to help me and that I need to keep working the steps. Thank you.

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