Daily Reflections

[CarolD]

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SELF-EXAMINATION

. . . we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, P. 86

When said sincerely, this prayer teaches me to be truly unselfish and humble, for even in doing good deeds I often used to seek approval and glory for myself. By examining my motives in all that I do, I can be of service to God and others, helping them do what they want to do. When I put God in charge of my thinking, much needless worry is eliminated and I believe He guides me throughout the day. When I eliminate thoughts of self-pity, dishonesty and self-centeredness as soon as they enter my mind, I find peace with God, my neighbor and myself.



Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.

[IO Storm]

I began recovery after a relapse with this prayer..even before I had a Big Book.

I had memorized it.

Then, for some reason..I got away from it for awhile. Everything seemed to go wrong.

Believe me..this is the first thing I do before I open my eyes each day..no matter what.

It works, for me anyway.

[Tommyh]

it works,it really does!