We in AA are offering a kind of psychological programme as well as a spiritual one. First, a man must be mentally able to recieve it. He must have made up his mind that he wants to quit drinking and he must be willing to do something about it. His confidence must be obtained. We must show him that we are his friends and really dwsire to help him. When we have his confidence, he will listen to us. Then, the AA fellowship is a kind of group therapy. A newcomer needs the fellowship of other alcoholics who understand his problem, because they have had it themselves. The individual must learn to re-educate his mind. He must learn to think differently.
Do I do my best to give mental help?
meditation for the day
"And this is life eternal, that they may know thee." It is the flow of the life eternal through spirit, mind and body that cleanses, heals, restores and renews. Seek conscious contact with God more and more each day. Make God an abiding presence during the day. Be conscious of His spirit helping you. All that is done without God's spirit is passing. All that is done with God's spirit is life eternal.
prayer for the day
I pray that I may be in the stream of eternal life. I pray that I may be cleansed and healed by the Eternal Spirit.
