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bluidkiti · 09-11-2013, 11:52 AM

September 12

DOING FOR OTHERS

“Learning to depend upon a higher power and absorb himself in his work with other alcoholics, he remains sober day by day.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 570(572), Appendix III, The Medical View on A.A.

“…Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40

For what it's worth: Doing for others was not even considered during my self-absorbed drinking years. But it certainly became important to me after being sober in Alcoholics Anonymous awhile. I learned that it was the best way for a drunk like me to stay sober, so I stayed close to those who worked with others, going with them to institutions and on Twelve Step calls. We were all staying sober. Moreover, we were happy doing for others. So I have continued that way of staying sober throughout my years in Alcoholics Anonymous. I realize, however, I can never do for others what all has been done for me.

God bless you!
Joe W.

09-11-2013, 11:52 AM	#13
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,698	September 12 DOING FOR OTHERS “Learning to depend upon a higher power and absorb himself in his work with other alcoholics, he remains sober day by day.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 570(572), Appendix III, The Medical View on A.A. “…Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 For what it's worth: Doing for others was not even considered during my self-absorbed drinking years. But it certainly became important to me after being sober in Alcoholics Anonymous awhile. I learned that it was the best way for a drunk like me to stay sober, so I stayed close to those who worked with others, going with them to institutions and on Twelve Step calls. We were all staying sober. Moreover, we were happy doing for others. So I have continued that way of staying sober throughout my years in Alcoholics Anonymous. I realize, however, I can never do for others what all has been done for 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.