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

A.A. Thought For The Day

What makes an effective talk at an A.A. meeting? It is not a fine
speech with fine choices of words and an impressive delivery. Often
a few simple words direct from the heart are more effective than
the most polished speech. There is always a temptation to speak
beyond your experience, in order to make a good impression. This
is never effective. What does not come from the heart does not
reach the heart? What comes from personal experience and a sincere
desire to help the other person, reaches the heart. Do I speak
for effect or with a deep desire to help?

Meditation For The Day

"Thy will be done" must be your oft-repeated prayer. And in the
willing of God's will there should be gladness. You should delight
to do that will because when you do, all your life goes right and
everything tends to work out for you in the long run. When you are
honestly trying to do God's will and humbly accepting the results,
nothing can seriously hurt you. He who accepts the will of God in
his life may not inherit the earth, but he will inherit real peace
of mind.

Prayer For The Day

I pray that I may have a yielded will. I pray that my will be
attuned to the will of God.

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