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bluidkiti · 09-13-2013, 09:13 AM

September 14

IT WORKS

"Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit.

I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God." 1 Corinthians 2:5

"In any meeting, anywhere, A.A.'s share experience, strength, and hope with each other, in order to stay sober and help other alcoholics." Alcoholics Anonymous, xxiv

For what it's worth: During my drinking years, I was not about to share anything with anybody, especially my alcohol. To stay sober in Alcoholics Anonymous, I had to follow the example of members who shared openly and honestly with each other, speaking the "language of the heart". My problem, then, and even after years of sobriety, is trying to impress others. There is progress. As I grow up emotionally and spiritually, my self-image improves and the need to please others diminishes. Still, I need to work hard at every meeting to forget self and trust God. Every time I do, it works.

God bless you.
Joe W.

09-13-2013, 09:13 AM	#15
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,626	September 14 IT WORKS "Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God." 1 Corinthians 2:5 "In any meeting, anywhere, A.A.'s share experience, strength, and hope with each other, in order to stay sober and help other alcoholics." Alcoholics Anonymous, xxiv For what it's worth: During my drinking years, I was not about to share anything with anybody, especially my alcohol. To stay sober in Alcoholics Anonymous, I had to follow the example of members who shared openly and honestly with each other, speaking the "language of the heart". My problem, then, and even after years of sobriety, is trying to impress others. There is progress. As I grow up emotionally and spiritually, my self-image improves and the need to please others diminishes. Still, I need to work hard at every meeting to forget self and trust God. Every time I do, it works. 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.