AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy aa-alive.net)

August 17, 2025
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A Better Way
Perhaps there is a better way—we think so. For we are now on a different
basis; the basis of trusting and relying upon God. We trust infinite God rather
than our finite selves. We are in the world to play the role He assigns. Just to
the extent that we do as we think He would have us, and humbly rely on Him,
does He enable us to match calamity with serenity.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, (How It Works) p. 68
 

Thought to Ponder
Belief meant reliance, not defiance.
 

AA-related 'Alconym'
S T E P S  =  Solutions Through Each Powerful Step.
 

A Member Shares:
I'm Pammy and I have alcoholism. When my sponsor was moved to a senior's facility and due to covid I couldn't go see her, I called and asked how she liked her new place. She said, "Well Pammy, you know us alkies don't like changes and I have to learn how to accept the new digs." Made me think of the many cons I listed as to not seek help or quit drinking. What will I be like or will I be happy etc. And of course I didn't like the scenes in my head I was creating. I got angry at God asking him why me, and out of all my 8 siblings why am I the only one? At that time I doubt very much that any answer would have been sufficient. It made me think of what every parent had said to their kid when they pouted and demanded to know why. And the response of course, "Because I said so," so they would realize that what needed to be done was going to happen grudgingly or not. That is how I approached the steps, each step though I put up a fuss at first. I saw the results and it blew me away. And I would talk to God each time and tell him I can stand up now and not be afraid to fall. These steps I feel were preparing me for all the changes I would be experiencing. Subtle at first and I felt safe each time. Then things took a harder, more painful turn and at times I wonder how I got through them. All I know is I wasn't afraid. Forty years of a special lifestyle and routine was gone but by this time my land legs were stable. He saved me for this and I made it. Thank you.
 

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