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> Date: December 9, 2010 11:01:46 AM EST
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> Subject: Fwd: Today, Thursday, December 9, 2010
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> Subj: Today, Thursday, December 9, 2010
>
> December 9: We are all seeking something, but many do not know what
> they want in life. They are seeking something because they are
> restless and dissatisfied, without realizing that faith in God can
> give an objective and a purpose to their lives.
>
> This is December, the 12th month of the year;
> • The 12th Tradition reads: Anonymity is the spiritual founda
> tion of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles be
> fore personalities.
> • The 12th Step: Having had a spiritual awakening as the resu
> lt of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and
> to practice these principles in all our affairs.
> • The 12th Promise: We will suddenly realize that God is doin
> g for us what we could not do for ourselves.
> _________
> A.A. Thought for the Day
>
> The way of A.A. is the way of fellowship. We have read a good deal
> about fellowship and yet it is such an important part of the A.A.
> program that it seems we cannot think too much about it. Human
> beings were not meant to live alone. A hermit's life is not a normal
> or natural one. We all need to be by ourselves at times, but we
> cannot really live without the companionship of others. Our natures
> demand it. Our lives depend largely upon it. The fellowship of A.A.
> seems to us to be the best in the world. Do I fully appreciate what
> the fellowship of A.A. means to me?
>
> Meditation for the Day
>
> We are all seeking something, but many do not know what they want in
> life. They are seeking something because they are restless and
> dissatisfied, without realizing that faith in God can give an
> objective and a purpose to their lives. Many of us are at least
> subconsciously seeking for a Power greater than ourselves because
> that would give a meaning to our existence. If you have found that
> Higher Power, you can be the means of leading others aright, by
> showing them that their search for a meaning to life will end when
> they find faith and trust in God as the answer.
>
> Prayer for the Day
>
> I pray that my soul will lose its restlessness by finding rest in
> God. I pray that I may find peace of mind in the thought of God and
> His purpose for my life.
>
>
>
>
> Source: Twenty-Four Hours a Day, Richmond Walker, Copyright © 1975,
> Hazeldon Foundation, printed in the USA. Editor’s note: This book
> was compiled by Richmond Walker (1892–1965) of the Group at Daytona
> Beach, Florida.
>
> _________________
> The following is Excerpt No. 51 from As Bill Sees It : “The Coming
> of Faith”
>
> In my own case, the foundation stone of freedom from fear is
> that of faith: a faith that, despite all worldly appearances to the
> contrary, causes me to believe that I live in a universe that makes
> sense.
>
> To me, this means a belief in a Creator who is all power,
> justice, & love; a God who intends for me a purpose, a meaning, & a
> destiny to grow, however little an haltingly, toward His own
> likeness & image. Before the coming of faith I had lived as an alien
> in a cosmos that too often seemed both hostile & cruel. In it there
> could be no inner security for me.
>
> Grapevine January 1962
>
> When I was driven to my knees by alcohol, I was made ready
> to ask for the gift of faith. & all was changed. Never again, my
> pains & problems notwithstanding, would I experience my former
> desolation. I saw the universe lighted by God's love; I was alone
> no more.
>
> letter 1966
>
> As Bill Sees It (formerly The A.A. Way of Life); copyright © 1967 by
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