AA Thought for the Day

January 12, 2002

Reprieve

It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action
and rest on our laurels.
We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe.
We are not cured of alcoholism.
What we have is a daily reprieve
contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.
Every day is a day when we must carry the vision
of God's will into all our activities.
"How can I best serve Thee -- Thy will (not mine) be done."
These are thoughts which must go with us constantly.
We can exercise our will power along this line all we wish.
It is the proper use of the will.

Reprinted from Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 85, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.


Thought to Ponder....

The alcoholic is in no greater peril
than when he takes sobriety for granted.


Recovery Related Acronym

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S W A T = Surrender, Willingness, Acceptance, Trust.


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