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> Date: September 23, 2010 10:38:29 AM EDT
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> Subject: Fwd: Today, Thursday, September 23, 2010
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> Subj: Today, Thursday, September 23, 2010
>
>
> September 22- In microcosm, we have experienced this identical
> state of terrifying uncertainty, each in his own life. In no sense
> pridefully, we can say that we do not fear the world outcome,
> whichever course it may take. This is because we have been enabled
> to deeply feel & say, "We shall fear no evil.... Thy will, not ours,
> be done
>
> This is September, the 9th month of the year;
> • The 9th Tradition: A.A., as such, ought never be organized;
> but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible
> to those they serve.
> • The 9th Step: Made direct amends to such people wherever
> possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
> • The 9th Promise: Our whole attitude and outlook upon life w
> ill change.
> _______________________
> A.A. Thought for the Day
>
> Step Eight is, "Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became
> willing to make amends to them all." Step Nine is, "Made direct
> amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would
> injure them or others." Making restitution for the wrongs we have
> done is often very difficult. It hurts our pride. But the rewards
> are great. When we go to a person and say we are sorry, the reaction
> we get is almost invariably good. It takes courage to make the
> plunge, but the results more than justify it. A load is off your
> chest and often the enemy has been turned into a friend. Have I done
> my best to make all the restitution possible?
>
> Meditation for the Day
>
> There should be joy in living the spiritual life. A faith without
> joy is not entirely genuine. If you are not happier as a result
> of your faith, there is probably something wrong with it. Faith in
> God should bring you a deep feeling of happiness and security, no
> matter what happens on the surface of your life. Each new day is
> another opportunity to serve God and improve your relationships with
> other people. This should bring joy. Life should be abundant and
> outreaching. It should be glowing and outgoing, in ever-widening
> circles.
>
> Prayer for the Day
>
> I pray that my horizons may grow ever wide. I pray that I may keep
> reaching out for more service and companionship.
>
> Source: Twenty-Four Hours a Day, Richmond Walker, Copyright © 197
> 5, Hazeldon Foundation, printed in the USA. Editor’s note: This bo
> ok was compiled by Richmond Walker (1892–1965) of the Group at Dayto
> na Beach, Florida. I get the text from the following website: http://www.anonymityone.com/h24/0403EN.htm
> Note 4 numbers after “h24/”: the first two are the day of the
> month and the second two are the month. Example: To get daily read
> ing for December 21st, you would change the URL to http://www.anonymityone.com/h24/2112EN.htm
> __________________________
> The following is Excerpt No. 166 from As Bill Sees It : “ Fear No
> Evil”
>
> Though we of A.A. find ourselves living in a world
> characterized by destructive fears as never before in history, we
> see great areas of faith, & tremendous aspirations toward justice &
> brotherhood. Yet no prophet can presume to say whether the world
> outcome will be blazing destruction or the beginning, under God's
> intention, of the brightest era yet known to mankind.
>
> I am sure we A.A.s will comprehend this scene. In microcosm,
> we have experienced this identical state of terrifying uncertainty,
> each in his own life. In no sense pridefully, we can say that we do
> not fear the world outcome, whichever course it may take. This is
> because we have been enabled to deeply feel & say, "We shall fear
> no evil.... Thy will, not ours, be done"
> Grapevine January 1962
>
> As Bill Sees It (formerly The A.A. Way of Life); copyright © 1967 by
> Alcoholics Anonymous ® World Services, Inc., 475 Riverside Drive, N
> ew York, NY 10115