AA Thought for the Day

May 24, 2006

A Subtle Foe

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 really 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 of 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....

Willpower ... our will-ingness to use a Higher Power.


Recovery Related Acronym

Coffee Pot

W O W = Willingness Over Willpower.


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