Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-30-2013, 07:21 AM
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December 31
THE BLESSING OF GIVING
“We...
December 31
THE BLESSING OF GIVING
“We have gained some understanding of the ancient words ‘Freely ye have received, freely give.’” 12&12 p.166, Tradition Eight
“God will give to each...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-29-2013, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 30
PRACTICE THE GOLDEN RULE
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December 30
PRACTICE THE GOLDEN RULE
“You will learn the full meaning of ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself.’” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 153
“Love does no harm to its neighbor.” Romans...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-28-2013, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 29
THE SCARS OF NEGLECT
"They...
December 29
THE SCARS OF NEGLECT
"They fail to act wisely or do good." Psalm 36:3
"We took stock honestly." Alcoholics Anonymous, page 64
For what it's worth: If they ever...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-27-2013, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 28
MOTIVES FOR GOD
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December 28
MOTIVES FOR GOD
"...Nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless." 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)
"But be sure you are on solid spiritual ground...and that your motive...is...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-26-2013, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 27
TRUST HIS UNFAILING LOVE
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December 27
TRUST HIS UNFAILING LOVE
"Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord's unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him." Psalm 32:10
"How could men who loved their wives...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-23-2013, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 26
DOING GOOD IS WELL REWARDED
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December 26
DOING GOOD IS WELL REWARDED
“…If we remind ourselves that "it is better to comfort than to be comforted, to understand than to be understood, to love than to be loved," we will be...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-23-2013, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 25
PRINCE OF PEACE
“To those...
December 25
PRINCE OF PEACE
“To those of us who have hitherto known only excitement, depression, or anxiety -- in other words, to all of us -- this newfound peace is a priceless gift.” ...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-23-2013, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 24
A CHANNEL OF HIS PEACE
"I...
December 24
A CHANNEL OF HIS PEACE
"I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-22-2013, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 23
HIGHEST EXPECTATIONS
"And...
December 23
HIGHEST EXPECTATIONS
"And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us." 2 Corinthians 8:5
"Providence,...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-21-2013, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 22
JUST AS STUBBORN
“So how,...
December 22
JUST AS STUBBORN
“So how, exactly, can the willing person continue to turn his will and his life over to the Higher Power?” 12&12, page 39
“He does not live the rest of his...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-20-2013, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 21
A SPIRITUAL ECSTASY
“Lord,...
December 21
A SPIRITUAL ECSTASY
“Lord, grant that I may seek rather to comfort than to be comforted -- to understand, than to be understood -- to love, than to be loved.” 12&12 p.99
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-19-2013, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 20
GOD CONFIDENCE
“For God has...
December 20
GOD CONFIDENCE
“For God has said, ‘I will never fail you. I will never forsake you.’” Hebrews 13:5
“Your Heavenly Father will never let you down!” Alcoholics Anonymous, page...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-17-2013, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 19
STOP, RELAX, AND PRAY
“Easy...
December 19
STOP, RELAX, AND PRAY
“Easy does it.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 135
“He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him.” 1 Chronicles 5:20
For what it's worth: ...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-16-2013, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 18
THE HUMBLE AND GENTLE PRAYER
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December 18
THE HUMBLE AND GENTLE PRAYER
In all times of emotional disturbance or indecision, we can pause, ask for quiet, and in the stillness simply say: "God grant me the serenity to accept...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-16-2013, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 17
A MIRACULOUS PROCESS OF HEALING ...
December 17
A MIRACULOUS PROCESS OF HEALING
"The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy." Psalm 28:7 (NLT)
"What is this...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-15-2013, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 16
JOY IN GOD’S WILL
“The joy...
December 16
JOY IN GOD’S WILL
“The joy of living we really have, even under pressure and difficulty.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 15
“The world and its desires pass away, but the man who...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-13-2013, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 15
GOD AND ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
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December 15
GOD AND ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
“To some extent we have become God-conscious.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 85
“The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you.” ...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-13-2013, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 14
THE MASTER'S MESSAGE
"This...
December 14
THE MASTER'S MESSAGE
"This is our twelfth suggestion: Carry this message to other alcoholics!" Alcoholics Anonymous, page 89
"How true it is that a servant is not greater than...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-12-2013, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 13
GOD'S LOVING DISCIPLINE
"My...
December 13
GOD'S LOVING DISCIPLINE
"My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-10-2013, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 12
GO TO ANY LENGTH
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December 12
GO TO ANY LENGTH
"Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are weak, say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not!" Isaiah 35: 3-4
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-10-2013, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 11
ENJOY GOD'S LOVE
"God...
December 11
ENJOY GOD'S LOVE
"God decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son." Romans 8:29 (The Message)
Take away my...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-08-2013, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 10
RAGE RELIEVED
“God save me...
December 10
RAGE RELIEVED
“God save me from being angry.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 67
“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” Proverbs 29:11
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-08-2013, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 9
A WAY OF LIFE TOGETHER
"All...
December 9
A WAY OF LIFE TOGETHER
"All I want is for you to be able to develop a way of life in which you can spend plenty of time together with the Master without a lot of distractions." 1...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-06-2013, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 8
NOW
"'Now will I arise,'...
December 8
NOW
"'Now will I arise,' says the LORD. 'Now will I be exalted; now will I be lifted up.'" Isaiah 33:10
"On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead." Alcoholics...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-06-2013, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 7
THE LEAST I CAN DO
"Accept...
December 7
THE LEAST I CAN DO
"Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." Romans 15: 7
"...I accept that person, place, thing, or situation...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-04-2013, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 6
THAT SINKING FEELING
“He had...
December 6
THAT SINKING FEELING
“He had stepped from bridge to shore.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 56
"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-04-2013, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 5
SELF-INFLICTED RESENTMENT
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December 5
SELF-INFLICTED RESENTMENT
"The godless in heart harbor resentment." Job 36:13
"From it (resentment) stem all forms of spiritual disease." Alcoholics Anonymous, page 64
For...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-03-2013, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 4
STOP THE BLEEDING
"I have...
December 4
STOP THE BLEEDING
"I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist." Isaiah 44:22
"6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-02-2013, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 3
OVERLY CRITICAL OR HONEST
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December 3
OVERLY CRITICAL OR HONEST
But we must be careful not to drift into worry, remorse or morbid reflection, for that would diminish our usefulness to others. Alcoholics Anonymous, page...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
12-01-2013, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 30
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December 2
THAT FRESH, BUBBLING SPRING
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December 2
THAT FRESH, BUBBLING SPRING
“The most satisfactory years of your existence lie ahead.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 152
“It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
11-30-2013, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 30
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Daily Reprieve - December
December 1
PRAY THE JAR DOES NOT BREAK
“We asked God to mold our ideals and help us to live up to them.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 69
“But the jar he was making did not turn out as he...
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