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Forum: Daily Gratitude 09-24-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 62
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Taking time to seek God's guidance helps us...

Taking time to seek God's guidance helps us respond with wisdom.
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 12-28-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 434
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the LORD and...

Psalm 55:22

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken:85:
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 11-17-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 207
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
NAVIGATION INTO FREEDOM

“If you can’t do great things, do small things in a great way. Don’t wait for great opportunities. Seize common, every day ones and make them great.”
-Napoleon Hill

Seize the day! Which means...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 11-15-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 258
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Motivation Monday

More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren’t so busy denying them.”
-Harold J. Smith:85:

Such powerful insight in the complexity of our human perceptions. To really understand that...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 09-20-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,571
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
For we are powerless against this great horde...

For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you. - 2 Chronicles 20:12
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 09-06-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 915
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
When the old way isn’t working for you and you’re ready for a change

When the old way isn’t working for you and you’re ready for a change, it’s time to create your own definition of success.

This means you determine what success looks like for you, on your terms....
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 09-03-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,571
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Psalm 5:12 Surely, LORD, you bless the...

Psalm 5:12

Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 08-05-2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,679
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
But I will call upon the Lord to save me—and he...

But I will call upon the Lord to save me—and he will. Psalm 55;16
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 07-03-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 331
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
For you know that when your faith is tested, your...

For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing....:29:
Forum: Newcomers Recovery Help and Support 06-29-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 405
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean...

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Prov. 3:5-6:29:
Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 06-11-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,431
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Goals

Goals don’t care who has them.” – Zig Ziglar

But it wasn’t until I wrote it down; put a date on it; listed the obstacles I had to overcome; identified the people, the groups, the organizations I...
Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 06-10-2021, 11:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,360
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Motivation Thursday

“Listen and Silent are spelled with the same letters. Think about it.”
-Unknown

The intensity of wisdom found in the ability to quiet the worlds noise and seek the voice of God will transform ALL...
Forum: New Member Check In 05-16-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,408
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Grapevine & La Viña Celebrate Founders' Day w/ Free Access from May 26 thru June 10

Grapevine and La Viña Celebrate Founders' Day with Free Access from May 26 through June 10, 2021.

On June 10, 1935, Dr. Bob had his last drink and that day marks the founding of Alcoholics...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 04-23-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,032
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Icon24 Suppose that we believers in the Lord Jesus make...

Suppose that we believers in the Lord Jesus make our requests to God. Suppose also that, as far as we can honestly judge, the obtaining of our requests would be for our spiritual good and for the...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 04-21-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 354
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Trusting God completely means having faith that...

Trusting God completely means having faith that He knows what is best for your life.:169: Life is full of challenges, but you are equipped to overcome them all! Be encouraged to persevere in faith,...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 04-16-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 461
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
God's will

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the...
Forum: Daily Gratitude 04-13-2021, 10:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,362
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
“Integrity is doing the right thing. Even when no one is watching.” -C.S. Lewis

The power of a moral compass that helps navigate through temptation of selfishness. How impactful it is to have a foundation built on Gods Truth and confidence of your integrity integrated in a...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 04-07-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
“Integrity is doing the right thing. Even when no...

“Integrity is doing the right thing. Even when no one is watching.”
-C.S. Lewis

The power of a moral compass that helps navigate through temptation of selfishness. How impactful it is to have a...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 04-06-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,032
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Desire turns will into action.....

Desire turns will into action.....
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 04-02-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 272
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
ONE STEP AT A TIME

“You are loved more than you will ever know by someone who died to know YOU.” Romans 5:6

What an intense Truth to really embrace with confidence. If the world around you can stand still for just a...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 04-01-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Icon21 It’s Called Favor What God has in your future...

It’s Called Favor
What God has in your future can’t be accomplished on your own. There are places He’s going to take you that you can’t get to by yourself. There will be obstacles that look too big,...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 03-29-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,998
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Icon21 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean...

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths straight.:85:
Forum: Daily Gratitude 03-18-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,166
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Fear our Fears

Face Our Fears

What frightens you? This question is one of great importance because whatever we fear we are bound to worship. If we fear failure, we worship success; If we fear uncertainty, we...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 03-16-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,998
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Since God chose you to be the holy people he...

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience....
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 06-27-2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,200
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
"Never answer an angry word with an angry word....

"Never answer an angry word with an angry word. It's the second one
that makes the quarrel."
Forum: Daily Gratitude 06-14-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,553
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
The Art of Detachment

The Art of Detachment

We spend far too much time and effort trying to control things we can't. When we're in a stressful situation and feeling upset, we need to ask ourselves two questions: How...
Forum: Prayers and Prayer Requests 05-29-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,595
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Icon24 Today's prayer

Lord,

Today is a new day, and I do not yet know what this day will bring. Regardless
of what cards may be dealt to me this day, I will work to remain aware of my
choices. Help me this day to...
Forum: Prayers and Prayer Requests 05-20-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,925
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Icon24 A Simple Prayer

A Simple Prayer

I am, O God, a jumbled mass of motives;
One moment I am adoring You, and the next I am shaking my fist at You.
I vacillate between mounting hope and deepening despair.
I am...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 05-16-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,190
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Prayer of Recognition

Prayer of Recognition

Lord, we ask you to open our eyes
that we may value and appreciate all people,
recognizing what we have in common
rather than focusing
on what our differences might be....
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 04-08-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,342
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Judging Others

We can't hear God's voice when we're judging someone.

We don't always want to hear God's voice. There are moments when we love the power we feel while judging others. The high is short- lived,...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 04-01-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,552
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Standing Alone

Standing Alone

Standing alone, the darkness surrounds?
Pain echoes inside me, thunderous sounds.
Beaten and battered, all alone so it seemed.
Where had my life gone, where were my dreams?
I'd...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 12-01-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,625
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
"I don't think we can do anything very well in...

"I don't think we can do anything very well in this world unless we practice it. And I don't believe we do A.A. too well unless we practice it. The fellows who win great world awards in athletic...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 11-14-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,218
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Balance Today's Books From: "Yesterday's Baggage"

I have more than enough to handle today, without dragging along yesterday's baggage too. I must balance today's books, if I am to have a chance tomorrow. So I ask myself if I have erred and how I can...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 10-26-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,275
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
I know better than to not trust God. But...

I know better than to not trust God. But sometimes, I forget that.We can trust that something valuable is being worked out in us — even when things are difficult, even when we cannot get our...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 10-19-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,275
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Why God

"7 days without God makes one weak."
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 05-04-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,964
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
“When I complain about me or about you, I am...

“When I complain about me or about you, I am complaining
about God’s handiwork. I am saying that I know better than
God.”
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 04-20-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,662
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Detachment

"Addiction is a family disease, but we could only change ourselves."

Many of us come from severely damaged families. At times, the insanity that reigns among our relatives feels overwhelming....
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 04-11-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,569
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
BB Quote

"We have seen the truth demonstrated again and again. Once an
alcoholic, always an alcoholic. Commencing to drink after a period
of sobriety, we are in a short time as bad as ever."
...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 04-03-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,285
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Acceptance

Surrender to the moment. Ride it out and through, for all it's worth. Throw yourself into it.
Stop resisting.

So much of our anguish is created when we are in resistance. So much relief,...
Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 03-15-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,973
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Quote of the day...

"Sobriety is ... hope for the future while living in the moment."

:195:
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 03-15-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,598
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Big Book Quote

"Despite all we can say, many who are real alcoholics are not going
to believe they are in that class. By every form of self-deception
and experimentation, they will try to prove themselves...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 03-04-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,790
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Big Book Quote For The Day Wednesday, 3-4-2015

"Assuming we are spiritually fit, we can do all sorts of things
alcoholics are not supposed to do. People have said we must not go where liquor is served; we must not have it in our homes; we must...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-10-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,144
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
You can start over again!

Don't even think about quitting now! It is easy to replay in your mind how things did not work, how much you lost, what you are going through, how angry you are.

There is no amount of conversation...
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 02-05-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,395
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Hard times are often blessings in disguise. Let...

Hard times are often blessings in disguise. Let go and let life strengthen you. No matter how much it hurts, hold your head up and keep going. This is an important lesson to remember when you’re...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 01-11-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,336
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Circumstances are not problems. They do not...

Circumstances are not problems. They do not become problems until your mind attaches useless and damaging emotion to them.
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 01-02-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,418
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
2015

In the New Year, I will live one day at a time. I will make each day one of preparation for better things ahead. I will not dwell on the past of the future, only on the present. I will bury every...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 12-28-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,197
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Thumbs up ne needs something to believe in, something for which one can have wholehearted enthu

Life offers little if we sit passively in the midst of activity. Involvement is a prerequisite if we are to grow. For our lives' purposes we need enthusiasm; we need enthusiasm in order to greet the...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 12-28-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,421
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Psalm 55

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.:173:
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 12-27-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,593
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Message for today....:)

Yesterday is a thing of the past.Do not be hard on yourself about things you cannot change. The past is past and it's time to move on:)
Forum: Daily Recovery Readings 12-19-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,559
Posted By Rockinbigdaddy
Fear

Fear is only an illusion. It is the illusion that creates the feeling of separateness - the false sense of isolation that exists only in your imagination.--Jeraldine Sounders:162:

We are only...
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