Daily Reflection for 7/9/13
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Daily Reflection for 7/9/13
I AM AN INSTRUMENT
Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 70
The subject of humility is a difficult one. Humility is not thinking less of myself than I ought to; it is acknowledging that I do certain things well, it is accepting a compliment graciously.
God can only do for me what He can do through me. Humility is the result of knowing that God is the doer, not me. In the light of this awareness, how can I take pride in my accomplishments? I am an instrument and any work I seem to be doing is being done by God through me. I ask God on a daily basis to remove my shortcomings, in order that I may more freely go about my A.A. business of "love and service."
From the book Daily Reflections
© Copyright 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 70
The subject of humility is a difficult one. Humility is not thinking less of myself than I ought to; it is acknowledging that I do certain things well, it is accepting a compliment graciously.
God can only do for me what He can do through me. Humility is the result of knowing that God is the doer, not me. In the light of this awareness, how can I take pride in my accomplishments? I am an instrument and any work I seem to be doing is being done by God through me. I ask God on a daily basis to remove my shortcomings, in order that I may more freely go about my A.A. business of "love and service."
From the book Daily Reflections
© Copyright 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
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I really am finding that I need to see these little reminders, because I can easily become distracted and travel "off the beam" really easily. These help focus and center me.
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Same here Fernaceman,
Veritas you mentionedfew days ago that you don't really do 12 step work or something to that effect. At the time I thought,on the contrary, posting the daily readings is such a valuable service. The readings are very much a part of my daily ritual.
Thank you so much for your service.
Love
CaiHong
Veritas you mentionedfew days ago that you don't really do 12 step work or something to that effect. At the time I thought,on the contrary, posting the daily readings is such a valuable service. The readings are very much a part of my daily ritual.
Thank you so much for your service.
Love
CaiHong
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