"...Step Two gently and very gradually began to infiltrate my life. I can't say upon what occasion or on what day I came to believe in a power greater than myself, but I certainly have that belief now." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 27
"Came to believe!" I gave lip service to my belief when I felt like it or when I thought it would look good. I didn't really trust God. I didn't believe He cared for me. I kept trying to change things I couldn't change. Gradually, in disgust, I began to turn it all over, saying: "You're so omnipotent, you take care of it." He did. I began to receive answers to my deepest problems, sometimes at the most unusual times: driving to work, eating lunch, or when I was sound asleep. I realized that I hadn't thought of those solutions--a Power greater than myself had given them to me. I came to believe.
Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
We come to believe in a better life through the powerful gift of other people - hearing them, seeing them, and watching the gift of recovery at work in their lives.
There is a Power greater than us. There is real hope now that things can and will be different and better for our life and us.
We are not in a "do it ourselves" program. We do not have to exert willpower to change. We do not have to force our recovery to happen. We do not have to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps just so we believe that there is a Power greater than ourselves - one who will get the job done in our life. This Power will do for us what your greatest and most diligent efforts could not accomplish.
Our Higher Power will restore us to a sane and beneficial life. All we do is believe.
Look. Watch. See the people around you. See the healing they have found. Then discover your own faith, your own belief, your own healing.
Today, regardless of my circumstances, I will believe to the best of my ability that a Power greater than myself can and will restore me to a peaceful, sane way of living. Then I will relax and let Him do that.
Sobrietyspell said
Feb 1, 2007
Thought for the Day ~
When we think about having a drink, we're thinking of the kick we get out of drinking, the pleasure, the escape from boredom, the feeling of self-imporatance & the companionship of other drinkers. What we don't think of is the letdown, the hangover, the remorse, the waste of money & the facing of another day. In other words, when we think about that first drink, we're thinking of all of the assets of drinking & none of the liabilities. What has drinking really got that we haven't got in A.A? Do I believe that the liabilitities of drinking outweigh the assets?
Meditation for the Day ~
I will start a new life each day. I will put the old mistakes away & start anew each day. God always offers me a fresh start. I will not be burdened or anxious. If God's forgiveness were only for the righteous & those who had not sinned, where would be its need? I believe that God forgives us all of our sins, if we are honestly trying to live today the way He wants us to live. God forgives us much & we should be very grateful.
Prayer for the Day ~
I pray that my life may not be spoiled by worry & fear & selfishness. I pray that I may have a glad, thankful & humble heart.
(Let it be a God or Higher Power of your own understanding) Danielle x
dinarikas said
November 23rd
In the evening, after going to the store, I decided to relax with playjonny casino. I chose several slots and live roulette. My emotions were running high: the winnings were small, but so joyful that my mood immediately improved. I especially liked how easy it was to navigate the site and quickly find my favorite games. It was a real pleasure for a short evening. I definitely recommend it to those who want quality entertainment.
-- Edited by dinarikas on Sunday 23rd of November 2025 09:38:05 AM
AlexSeen said
December 22nd
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dinarikas said
January 11th
Helló. Egy magánházban lakom, télen esténként különösen csendes és magányos. Az egyik ilyen hideg estén úgy döntöttem, hogy kipróbálom a spingranny-t, csak hogy elüssem az idt. A játék még hosszú elemzés nélkül is érthet volt. Nyugodtan ülhet az ember a teájával, és nem kell sietnie. Ez az esti szokásaim részévé vált. Néha az ilyen apróságok teszik otthonosabbá a házat. A játék után nyugodtabb lesz a hangulat. Összességében pozitívak a benyomásaim, ajánlom.
-- Edited by dinarikas on Sunday 11th of January 2026 04:59:14 AM
"...Step Two gently and very gradually began to
infiltrate my life. I can't say upon what occasion or
on what day I came to believe in a power greater than
myself, but I certainly have that belief now."
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 27
"Came to believe!" I gave lip service to my belief when
I felt like it or when I thought it would look good. I
didn't really trust God. I didn't believe He cared for
me. I kept trying to change things I couldn't change.
Gradually, in disgust, I began to turn it all over,
saying: "You're so omnipotent, you take care of it." He
did. I began to receive answers to my deepest problems,
sometimes at the most unusual times: driving to work,
eating lunch, or when I was sound asleep. I realized
that I hadn't thought of those solutions--a Power greater
than myself had given them to me. I came to believe.
Step Two
Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
We come to believe in a better life through the powerful gift of other people - hearing them, seeing them, and watching the gift of recovery at work in their lives.
There is a Power greater than us. There is real hope now that things can and will be different and better for our life and us.
We are not in a "do it ourselves" program. We do not have to exert willpower to change. We do not have to force our recovery to happen. We do not have to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps just so we believe that there is a Power greater than ourselves - one who will get the job done in our life. This Power will do for us what your greatest and most diligent efforts could not accomplish.
Our Higher Power will restore us to a sane and beneficial life. All we do is believe.
Look. Watch. See the people around you. See the healing they have found. Then discover your own faith, your own belief, your own healing.
Today, regardless of my circumstances, I will believe to the best of my ability that a Power greater than myself can and will restore me to a peaceful, sane way of living. Then I will relax and let Him do that.
Thought for the Day ~
When we think about having a drink, we're thinking of the kick we get out of drinking, the pleasure, the escape from boredom, the feeling of self-imporatance & the companionship of other drinkers. What we don't think of is the letdown, the hangover, the remorse, the waste of money & the facing of another day. In other words, when we think about that first drink, we're thinking of all of the assets of drinking & none of the liabilities. What has drinking really got that we haven't got in A.A? Do I believe that the liabilitities of drinking outweigh the assets?
Meditation for the Day ~
I will start a new life each day. I will put the old mistakes away & start anew each day. God always offers me a fresh start. I will not be burdened or anxious. If God's forgiveness were only for the righteous & those who had not sinned, where would be its need? I believe that God forgives us all of our sins, if we are honestly trying to live today the way He wants us to live. God forgives us much & we should be very grateful.
Prayer for the Day ~
I pray that my life may not be spoiled by worry & fear & selfishness. I pray that I may have a glad, thankful & humble heart.
(Let it be a God or Higher Power of your own understanding) Danielle x
In the evening, after going to the store, I decided to relax with playjonny casino. I chose several slots and live roulette. My emotions were running high: the winnings were small, but so joyful that my mood immediately improved. I especially liked how easy it was to navigate the site and quickly find my favorite games. It was a real pleasure for a short evening. I definitely recommend it to those who want quality entertainment.
-- Edited by dinarikas on Sunday 23rd of November 2025 09:38:05 AM
Helló. Egy magánházban lakom, télen esténként különösen csendes és magányos. Az egyik ilyen hideg estén úgy döntöttem, hogy kipróbálom a spingranny-t, csak hogy elüssem az idt. A játék még hosszú elemzés nélkül is érthet volt. Nyugodtan ülhet az ember a teájával, és nem kell sietnie. Ez az esti szokásaim részévé vált. Néha az ilyen apróságok teszik otthonosabbá a házat. A játék után nyugodtabb lesz a hangulat. Összességében pozitívak a benyomásaim, ajánlom.
-- Edited by dinarikas on Sunday 11th of January 2026 04:59:14 AM