DAILY REFLECTION – “THE QUALITY OF FAITH”
5 November 2024
“THE QUALITY OF FAITH”
This . . . has to do with the quality of faith In no deep
or meaningful sense had we ever taken stock of ourselves. .
. . We had not even prayed rightly. We had always said, “Grant me my wishes” instead of “Thy will be done.”
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 32
God does not grant me material possessions, take away my suffering, or spare me from disasters, but He does give me a good life, the ability to cope, and peace of mind. My prayers are simple: first, they express my gratitude for the good things in my life, regardless of how hard I have to search for them; and second, I ask only for the strength and the wisdom to do His will. He answers with solutions to my problems, sustaining my ability to live through daily frustrations with a serenity I did not believe existed, and with the strength to practice the principles of A.A. in all of
my everyday affairs.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
A.A. taught
me that willingness to believe was enough for a begin ning. It’s been true in my case, nor could I quarrel
with “restore us to sanity,” for my actions drunk or
sober, before A.A., were not those of a sane person.
My desire to be honest with myself made it necessary
for me to realize that my thinking was irrational. Pg 550
AA Daily Readings For Recovery
What are AA Daily Reflections ?
AA Daily Reflections serve as vital tools for recovery among members of Alcoholics Anonymous. These reflections draw from a vast array of AA literature, primarily sourced from:
- The Big Book
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
- As Bill Sees It
- Living Sober
- Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers
- AA Comes of Age
- The Language of the Heart.
How Daily Reflections Help in Recovery ?
Each Daily Reflection offers a wealth of experience, strength, and hope. These daily readings serve as guiding lights in our journey through the 12-step program, teaching us how to integrate its principles into our daily lives and helping us steer clear of that first fatal drink.
Big Book Thought For The Day
These short readings, they’re like a bridge for us, the ones trying to stay sober, connecting us with the Big Book, our trusty companion in this journey of recovery.
And every day, when we dive into these readings, they give us something new to think about, something that helps us along our path of healing. They remind us why we’re here: to keep away from that first drink that can drag us back and to lend a hand to others striving for the same.