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STRENGTH THROUGH SURRENDER
“I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 (New International Version)
“Paradoxically, it (depending on our Creator) is the way of strength.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 68
For what it’s worth: Dependence on alcohol dumped me at the gates of hell, and the resulting despair drove me to the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous – undoubtedly, the best doorway I have ever entered. Although I certainly did not recognize it then, this is only one example of how my weaknesses opened my life to God’s strength. These experiences prove to me as long as I am trying to control, or allowing anything else control, I limit God’s strength. He is a gentleman, and will not force His will on me. First, I must surrender; depend on Him, not me; then, it is amazing what He can accomplish even without my help.
HELP HIM RESCUE OTHERS
“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 (New Living Translation)
“It (intensive work with other alcoholics) works when other activities fail.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 89
For what it’s worth: A major contributor to my drinking was I had no purpose, no direction, other than to the bottle. God did not comfort me in my addiction, He condemned me, and rightfully so, because of my disdain for Him during my drinking days. I insanely blamed God, not alcohol, for all my troubles until long after I stopped drinking in Alcoholics Anonymous. I cannot pinpoint when, but the example and sharing of the members progressively led me to Step Two when I “came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity”. Once I trusted God was for me, not against me, I was able to take Step Three and slowly but surely climb up the rest of the Steps to a spiritual awakening. It was then my Heavenly Father comforted me with direction and purpose for my sober life. Today I know He rescued me from the hell of alcoholism so I will be able to help Him rescue others.
THE POWER OF SHARING
“I'm eager to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. In this way, each of us will be a blessing to the other.” Romans 1:12
Alcoholics Anonymous, page 92
For what it’s worth: I believed no one understood me until I arrived at the doorstep of Alcoholics Anonymous. At first, I was still too foggy to recognize the wealth of empathy there, but my heart heard it, even at my first meeting. I was starving for hope and understanding, and I found it there in Alcoholics Anonymous in the depth of the caring and sharing of Alcoholics Anonymous members. That is what kept me coming back. I have never been involved with people any where else that speak the language of the heart like in Alcoholics Anonymous. Even after years of attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, I am inspired by the way we touch each others soul. I have grown to believe that God attends the meetings. When an Alcoholics Anonymous member sincerely shares their experience, strength and hope, I can feel Him there. His spirit, will, and love are demonstrated so vividly to me in that healing place of His.
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