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bluidkiti · 02-05-2014, 12:02 PM

February 6

FAULT-FINDING

“Argument and fault-finding are to be avoided like the plague.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 98

“Who can say, ‘I have cleansed my heart; I am pure and free from fault?’” Proverbs 20:9

For what it’s worth: During the last years of my active disease, just about everything I did was sick and insane. My behavior was often rude and rotten, my motives were self-serving, and my attitude was usually defiant and hostile. Moreover, I brought those attributes with me into sobriety and recovery. Therefore, how can I justify finding fault with anyone? Of course, I cannot. Yet, I do. I remain quick and proficient at it. Although I work hard at change, I can easily fail. Obviously, I have a long way to grow. Along the way I am grateful that I have found a merciful and patient Higher Power Who has given me two guides, the Bible and the Big Book, to direct me along the right path with Steps leading to spiritual progress, not perfection.

God bless you!
Joe W.

02-05-2014, 12:02 PM	#6
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,609	February 6 FAULT-FINDING “Argument and fault-finding are to be avoided like the plague.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 98 “Who can say, ‘I have cleansed my heart; I am pure and free from fault?’” Proverbs 20:9 For what it’s worth: During the last years of my active disease, just about everything I did was sick and insane. My behavior was often rude and rotten, my motives were self-serving, and my attitude was usually defiant and hostile. Moreover, I brought those attributes with me into sobriety and recovery. Therefore, how can I justify finding fault with anyone? Of course, I cannot. Yet, I do. I remain quick and proficient at it. Although I work hard at change, I can easily fail. Obviously, I have a long way to grow. Along the way I am grateful that I have found a merciful and patient Higher Power Who has given me two guides, the Bible and the Big Book, to direct me along the right path with Steps leading to spiritual progress, not perfection. 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.