AA Thought for the Day - October 28, 2015

AA Thought for the Day
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October 28, 2015

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Forgiveness
"Under very trying conditions I have had, again and again, to forgive others -- also myself.
Have you recently tried this?"
- As Bill Sees It, p. 268

Thought to Ponder . . .
Forgiveness is the final form of love.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
T G I F = Thank God I'm Forgiven.

A Member Shares:
Hi all, I'm Claudia, an alcoholic.  It's been my experience that resentments, or lack of forgiveness, become a stronghold which can have power over me as much as drinking can.  Alcohol and resentments are the strongholds, and I am the prisoner.  Usually, the person I resent is going about life and I’m stuck in stewing.  I must remember that forgiving doesn’t necessarily let the “offender” off the hook, but forgiveness does free me to live in the day and in the moment.  I don’t miss that jail of mental insanity and anguish at all.  The ability to let go of resentments and live is but one of the blessings afforded me as I work this program.  Forgiveness may not mean that I forget, but it does mean I don’t dwell on the offense … real or imagined.  I let go and let God deal with it as often as I need.  Forgiveness is for me.  It doesn’t change the past but it does enlarge my future.  Forgiveness and letting go of resentment is a choice, and God always honors my puny efforts.  I am able to forgive much because I have been forgiven much and for that I am grateful.  As long as I continue to do the next right thing, stay in contact with God and my sponsor, and maintain a spirit of humility, I live life abundantly without the baggage of heavy resentments.  I think I’ll do that again … just for today.
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