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> Date: September 22, 2011 11:36:27 AM EDT
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> Subject: Fwd: Today, Thursday, September 22, 2011 and Friday, Sept 23
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> Subj: Today, Thursday, September 22, 2011 and Friday, Sept 23
> 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
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> 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 will change.
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> A.A. Thought for the Day
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> 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?
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> Meditation for the Day
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> 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.
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> Prayer for the Day
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> I pray that my horizons may grow ever wide. I pray that I may keep reaching out for more service and companionship.
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> 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. 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 reading for December 21st, you would change the URL to http://www.anonymityone.com/h24/2112EN.htm
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> The following is Excerpt No. 166 from As Bill Sees It : “ Fear No Evil”
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> 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.
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> 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
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> As Bill Sees It (formerly The A.A. Way of Life); copyright © 1967 by Alcoholics Anonymous ® World Services, Inc., 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115
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> September 23: In Step Twelve, we learn that we should “try to carry this message to alcoholics” but only after we have “had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps.”
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> This is September, the 9th month of the year;
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> • 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 will change.
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> A.A. Thought for the Day
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> Step Twelve is, "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs." Note that the basis of our effectiveness in carrying the message to others is the reality of our own spiritual awakening. If we have not changed, we cannot be used to change others. To keep this program, we must pass it on to others. We cannot hoard it for ourselves. We may lose it unless we give it away. It cannot flow into us and stop; it must continue to flow into us as it flows out to others. Am I always ready to give away what I have learned in A.A.?
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> Meditation for the Day
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> "Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you." When you are faced with a problem beyond your strength, you must turn to God by an act of faith. It is that turning to God in each trying situation that you must cultivate. The turning may be one of glad thankfulness for God's grace in your life. Or your appeal to God may be a prayerful claiming of His strength to face a situation and finding that you have it when the time comes. Not only the power to face trials, but also the comfort and joy of God's nearness and companionship are yours for the asking.
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> Prayer for the Day
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> I pray that I may try to draw near to God each day in prayer. I pray that I may feel His nearness and His strength in my life.
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> 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. 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 reading for December 21st, you would change the URL to http://www.anonymityone.com/h24/2112EN.htm
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> Here is one take on step Twelve to consider:
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> In Step Twelve, we learn that we should “try to carry this message to alcoholics” but only after we have “had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps.”
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> Notice, please, that it does not say that we have an “understanding” but it says “spiritual awakening.” It takes no English scholar to know the meaning of every one of those two words. A child of ten can grasp what the words actually say, but it is only when we have had this spiritual experience can we understand their full significance.
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> Only when we have this spiritual experience do we fully possess the Program, and unless we possess it, it is certain that we cannot give it away.
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> Source: The Eye Opener, The publishers gratefully acknowledge the contributions of T.W. R., Hazelden Foundation, printed in the USA, Center City, Mn. 55012