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bluidkiti · 02-02-2014, 11:14 AM

February 2

WE DON’T CRAWL

"As God's people we stand on our feet; we don't crawl before anyone." Alcoholics Anonymous, page 83

"You didn't choose me. I chose you." John 15:16

For what it's worth: Shame had me crawl into Alcoholics Anonymous. Sure, I tried to hide my pitiful soul, but a tricky bunch of drunks saw right through the window dressing. Alcoholics Anonymous people offered me a drop of hope through their acceptance and sharing. They understood. They were like me. I was no longer alone. I belonged. They introduced me to a merciful, loving God – the One Who chose me - I did not choose Him. I was too sick and insane. As one of His chosen, I need to feel special, not shameful, despite my past, and despite what those of my past may still believe about me. If the shame attacks today, I will remember, "we don't crawl before anyone,"...that includes me.

God bless you.
Joe W.

02-02-2014, 11:14 AM	#2
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,608	February 2 WE DON’T CRAWL "As God's people we stand on our feet; we don't crawl before anyone." Alcoholics Anonymous, page 83 "You didn't choose me. I chose you." John 15:16 For what it's worth: Shame had me crawl into Alcoholics Anonymous. Sure, I tried to hide my pitiful soul, but a tricky bunch of drunks saw right through the window dressing. Alcoholics Anonymous people offered me a drop of hope through their acceptance and sharing. They understood. They were like me. I was no longer alone. I belonged. They introduced me to a merciful, loving God – the One Who chose me - I did not choose Him. I was too sick and insane. As one of His chosen, I need to feel special, not shameful, despite my past, and despite what those of my past may still believe about me. If the shame attacks today, I will remember, "we don't crawl before anyone,"...that includes me. God bless you. Joe W. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.