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

A.A. Thought for the Day

Today, let us begin a short study of the Twelve Suggested Steps of
A.A. These Twelve Suggested Steps seem to embody five principles.
The first step is the membership requirement step. The second,
third, and eleventh steps are the spiritual steps of the program.
The fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and tenth steps are the personal
inventory steps. The eighth and ninth steps are the restitution
steps. The twelfth step is the passing on of the program, or
helping others, step. So the five principles are membership
requirement, spiritual basis, personal inventory, restitution,
and helping others. Have I made all these steps a part of me?

Meditation for the Day

We seem to live not only in time but also in eternity. If we
abide with God and He abides with us, we may bring forth
spiritual fruit which will last for eternity. If we live with
God, our lives can flow as some calm river through the dry land
of earth. This can cause the trees and flowers of the spiritual
life-love and service-to spring forth and yield abundantly.
Spiritual work may be done for eternity, not just for now. Even
here on earth we can live as though our real lives were eternal.

Prayer for the Day

I pray that I may try to make my life like a cool river in a
thirsty land. I pray that I may give freely to all who ask my help.


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