AA Thought for the Day - November 4, 2015

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

November 4, 2015

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Reprieve
We are not cured of alcoholism.
What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.
Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God's will into all of our activities.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 85

Thought to Ponder . . .
The solution is simple.  The solution is spiritual.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
O D A A T = One Day At A Time.

A Member Shares:
Hi all. I'm Di, an alcoholic recovering one day at a time.  I’m always relieved to get what I consider to be the ‘cold, hard facts’ about my alcoholism.  I’ve learned that I am not, nor will I ever, be cured of this disease.  The Big Book also says so.  I can only stay sober one day at a time depending upon my spiritual condition.  That means I have to do certain things daily to keep that connection with my Higher Power.  For me, being in early recovery means a hyper-vigilance toward earning that contingency given by God on a daily basis.  I hope I always feel that way.  It’s simple: I do a few things and He takes away the obsession to have that first drink.  It’s simple, but not easy.  I have to do my part.  Surrender is a part of my daily life today because at first I had to, and now I still do.  Now, I truly love what God comes up with for my life.  Today I will continue to admit that I’m powerless, believe that God can and will relieve my insanity, and turn my will and life over to Him.  I need help today and will need help every day of my life.  I am not cured, and I’m certainly not in control.  It’s only that daily reprieve that will keep me sober today.  Without it, there is no successful alternative for me.  I must work the Steps, meditate, pray, help others ... or I drink.  Thanks for letting me share.
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Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
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