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bluidkiti · 11-07-2013, 10:28 AM

November 8

LET IT GROW

"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow..." James 1:2-4 (NLT)

"This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism." Alcoholics Anonymous, page 17

For what it's worth: Alcoholism certainly made me and others in my life suffer, and sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous did not guarantee immunity from agony. Actually, pain has been a great motivator for me. I have difficulty accepting it when I am hurting, but I will grow spiritually as a result. Such has been my experience ever since I put my life in God's hands. Every instance of turmoil has benefited me, especially preparing me to be God's instrument understanding others.

God bless you.
Joe W.

11-07-2013, 10:28 AM	#8
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,608	November 8 LET IT GROW "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow..." James 1:2-4 (NLT) "This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism." Alcoholics Anonymous, page 17 For what it's worth: Alcoholism certainly made me and others in my life suffer, and sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous did not guarantee immunity from agony. Actually, pain has been a great motivator for me. I have difficulty accepting it when I am hurting, but I will grow spiritually as a result. Such has been my experience ever since I put my life in God's hands. Every instance of turmoil has benefited me, especially preparing me to be God's instrument understanding others. God bless you. Joe W. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.