AA Thought for the Day

May 31, 2005

A Lifetime Task

We have entered the world of the Spirit.
Our next function is to grow in understanding
and effectiveness.
This is not an overnight matter.
It should continue for our lifetime.
Continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty,
resentment, and fear.
When these crop up, we ask God at once to remove them.
We discuss them with someone immediately
and make amends quickly if we have harmed anyone.
Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help.
Love and tolerance of others is our code.

Reprinted from Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 84, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.


Thought to Ponder....

Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional,
growing spiritually is up to you.


Recovery Related Acronym

Coffee Pot

H O P E = Honesty, Open-mindedness, Patience, Effort.


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