Daily Reprieve - November

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November 24

JOY OF THANKSGIVING

“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30

“An honest regret for harms done, a genuine gratitude for blessings received,

and a willingness to try for better things tomorrow will be the permanent assets we shall seek.” Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, page 95

For what it’s worth: Early in Alcoholics Anonymous, rage was my response to subjects of gratitude at meetings. Why should I be thankful? Alcoholism warped my mind to believe God had destined me to hell on earth and in eternity. I had no idea Alcoholics Anonymous would change this insane belief. It took many sober years because of my arrogant stubbornness, but God and members of Alcoholics Anonymous broke through my alcohol induced stupidity, and I came to believe the fact of sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous was a precious blessing. From that point on, awareness of God’s mercy, grace and love grew until now words cannot express the joy of thanksgiving in my heart and soul.

God bless you.
Joe W.