AA Thought for the Day - January 11, 2015

AA Thought for the Day
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January 11, 2015

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Powerless
I am as powerless over alcohol as I am to turn back the waves of
the sea; no human force had the power to overcome my alcoholism.
Now I am able to breathe the air of joy, happiness and wisdom.
- Daily Reflections, p. 329

Thought to Ponder . . .
I am powerless, but not helpless.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
G I F T S = Getting It From The Steps

A Member Shares:
I'm Eddie, an alcoholic. I am always going to be powerless over alcohol. The power I need to keep me sober comes from AA and God. I am also powerless over people, places, and things. The only thing I can change is me, my attitude and perspective. Because of AA and God, today I am not helpless. I can be a good husband to my wife, a good father to my two children, a good son to my mom, a good brother to my younger siblings, a good friend and a good employee. I have to always be active in AA and working the steps to maintain this. Thanks for letting me share.

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Thanks to all of you for sharing so generously of your experience, strength and hope in carrying the AA message.
Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
dailythought@aa-alive.org

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