Do we lay the matter before our sponsor or spiritual advisor, earnestly asking God's help & guidance - meanwhile resolving to do the right thing when it becomes clear, cost what it may?
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 86-87
My belief in a Higher Power is an essential part of my work on Step Nine; forgiveness, timing, & right motives are the other ingredients. My willingness to do the Step is a growing experience that opens the door for new & honest relationships with the people I have harmed. My responsible action brings me closer to the spiritual principles of the program - love & service. Peace of mind, serenity, & a stronger faith are sure to follow.
A.A. Thought for the Day
"How does A.A. grow? Some of us sell A.A. as we go about. Little clusters of twos and threes and fives keep springing up in different communities, through contact with the larger centers. Those of us who travel drop in at other groups as often as we can. This practice enables us to lend a hand to new groups, which are springing up all over the land. New groups are being started each month. A.A. is even spreading outside the United States and is slowly becoming worldwide. Thus we grow." Am I doing all I can to spread A.A. wherever I go?
Meditation for the Day
"Lord we believe. Help Thou our unbelief." This cry of the human heart is an expression of human frailty. It signifies the soul's sincere desire for progress. As a person feels the existence of God and His power, that person believes in Him more and more. At the same time, a person is more conscious of his falling short of absolute trust in God. The soul's progress is an increasing belief, then a cry for more faith, a plea to conquer all unbelief, all lack of trust. We can believe that that cry is heard by God and that prayer is answered in due time. And so our faith grows, little by little, day by day.
Prayer for the Day
I pray that with more power in my life will come more faith. I pray that I may come to trust God more each day.
