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*~*~*~*^Twenty Four Hours A Day^*~*~*~*

A.A. Thought for the Day

Step Twelve is, "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of
these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to
practice these principles in all our affairs." Note that the basis
of our effectiveness in carrying the message to others is the reality
of our own spiritual awakening. If we have not changed, we cannot be
used to change others. To keep this program, we must pass it on to
others. We cannot hoard it for ourselves. We may lose it unless we
give it away. It cannot flow into us and stop; it must continue to
flow into us as it flows out to others. Am I always ready to give
away what I have learned in A.A.?

Meditation for the Day

"Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you." When you are
faced with a problem beyond your strength, you must turn to God by
an act of faith. It is that turning to God in each trying situation
that you must cultivate. The turning may be one of glad thankfulness
for God's grace in your life. Or your appeal to God may be a prayerful
claiming of His strength to face a situation and finding that you have
it when the time comes. Not only the power to face trials, but also
the comfort and joy of God's nearness and companionship are yours for
the asking.

Prayer for the Day

I pray that I may try to draw near to God each day in prayer. I pray
that I may feel His nearness and His strength in my life.

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