Big Book Quote for 1/4/2013 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

newby1961 · 01-04-2013, 12:21 AM

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"God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Ask Him in your
morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still
sick. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. But
obviously you cannot transmit something you haven't got. See to it
that your relationship with Him is right, and great events will come
to pass for you and countless others. This is the Great Fact for us."

~ Alcoholics Anonymous 1st Edition A Vision For You pg. 164~
c Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, INC.

pipparina · 01-04-2013, 02:58 AM

Amen

Fernaceman · 01-04-2013, 04:57 AM

I was always judging and trying to help others even when my relationship with God wasn't right. Needless to say it didn't usually pan out too well. Caused a lot of envy and frustration to me. I was definitely trying to transmit something I didn't have. Relationship with God and HP was definitely not something I was truly seeking when I first came into the rooms, but I have learned that without a relationship with God, for me at least, not too much progress will be made in my life.

bbthumper · 01-04-2013, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fernaceman

I was always judging and trying to help others even when my relationship with God wasn't right. Needless to say it didn't usually pan out too well. Caused a lot of envy and frustration to me. I was definitely trying to transmit something I didn't have. Relationship with God and HP was definitely not something I was truly seeking when I first came into the rooms, but I have learned that without a relationship with God, for me at least, not too much progress will be made in my life.

Well put. This reminds me of the importance of what the Book tells us our job is. It says we must "fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and our fellows." It doesnt say we need to "go out and be of maximum service to God and our fellows."
It is up to God to decide where and how I may be of service. My responsibilitiy is to make sure that my relationship with Him is right so I am fit to be of service when He needs me to be.
I can end up causing some damage going out and "forcing" my service on others.

stepping · 01-04-2013, 08:10 AM

Either I read this one recently or God is screaming at me

Been having deshavu's lately!
And here is an example!
Note taken, God

paul99 · 01-04-2013, 08:57 AM

Keeping my house in order is one of the most important things I can do on a regular basis. Without that, I cannot transmit nor be of service without causing some sort of breach. Great reading.

IndaMiricale · 01-04-2013, 09:29 AM

I could read page 164 everyday.... Oh wait I do !!!!

Thanks newby..

01-04-2013, 12:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
newby1961 Trudging that road. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 6,837 Blog Entries: 1	Big Book Quote for 1/4/2013 **~~~~^ BigBookQuote^~~~~** "God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Ask Him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. But obviously you cannot transmit something you haven't got. See to it that your relationship with Him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others. This is the Great Fact for us." ~ Alcoholics Anonymous 1st Edition A Vision For You pg. 164~ c Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, INC.

01-04-2013, 02:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
pipparina Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,226	Amen __________________ "The mind is its own place; it can make a hell of heaven or a heaven of hell" Milton

01-04-2013, 09:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
IndaMiricale Powerless over Alcohol Join Date: May 2011 Location: Trudging the Road to Happy Destiny! Posts: 4,020	I could read page 164 everyday.... Oh wait I do !!!! Thanks newby.. __________________ "The only real thing in life are dreams, which nature cant touch with decay." Bob Dylan "Each day,somewhere in the world ,recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic , sharing experience,strength and hope."

01-04-2013, 04:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fernaceman Trudger of Happy Destiny Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,840	I was always judging and trying to help others even when my relationship with God wasn't right. Needless to say it didn't usually pan out too well. Caused a lot of envy and frustration to me. I was definitely trying to transmit something I didn't have. Relationship with God and HP was definitely not something I was truly seeking when I first came into the rooms, but I have learned that without a relationship with God, for me at least, not too much progress will be made in my life.

01-04-2013, 08:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
stepping stepping on my way... Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,073	Either I read this one recently or God is screaming at me Been having deshavu's lately! And here is an example! Note taken, God

01-04-2013, 08:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
paul99 Fellow Traveler and Seeker Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,794	Keeping my house in order is one of the most important things I can do on a regular basis. Without that, I cannot transmit nor be of service without causing some sort of breach. Great reading.

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