Daily Reprieve - March - Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums

bluidkiti · 03-20-2014, 08:59 AM

March 21

DO FOR HIM

“So the difference between "the boys and the men" is the difference between striving for a self-determined objective and for the perfect objective which is of God.” 12&12 p.68

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men…” Colossians 3:23

For what it's worth: For years self-satisfaction was my nature and the constant demand of my alcoholism. Therefore, change required much more than sobriety. Years of radical transformation were necessary. And I believe that could have been realized only in Alcoholics Anonymous under the direction of a merciful Higher Power. Now, after years of living the Twelve Steps and with the grace of God, every now and then I can actually disregard “self-determined” wishes and seek God’s will. I know I can never do for Him what He has done for me, but my Heavenly Father lets me know how much He appreciates even the simple, little things I do for Him. He is so generous!

God bless you!

Joe W.

03-20-2014, 08:59 AM	#23
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,608	March 21 DO FOR HIM “So the difference between "the boys and the men" is the difference between striving for a self-determined objective and for the perfect objective which is of God.” 12&12 p.68 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men…” Colossians 3:23 For what it's worth: For years self-satisfaction was my nature and the constant demand of my alcoholism. Therefore, change required much more than sobriety. Years of radical transformation were necessary. And I believe that could have been realized only in Alcoholics Anonymous under the direction of a merciful Higher Power. Now, after years of living the Twelve Steps and with the grace of God, every now and then I can actually disregard “self-determined” wishes and seek God’s will. I know I can never do for Him what He has done for me, but my Heavenly Father lets me know how much He appreciates even the simple, little things I do for Him. He is so generous! 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.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Daily Reprieve - September	bluidkiti	Daily Spiritual Meditations	31	08-30-2018 11:43 PM
Daily Reprieve - August	bluidkiti	Daily Spiritual Meditations	35	08-30-2018 11:31 PM
NACR Daily Meditation - March	bluidkiti	Daily Spiritual Meditations	30	03-30-2014 01:11 PM
Daily Quote, Bible Verse and Prayer - March	bluidkiti	Daily Spiritual Meditations	30	03-30-2014 01:10 PM
Daily Reprieve - December	bluidkiti	Daily Spiritual Meditations	30	12-30-2013 07:21 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 8 (0 members and 8 guests)