May 31
FROM TORMENTED TO TRUSTING
"The insidiousness of alcoholism is an appalling thing." Alcoholics Anonymous, page 382 (Fourth Edition)
"Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, have never abandoned anyone who searches for you." Psalm 9: 10
For what it's worth: Alcoholism mixed with mistrust created a tormented, defiant soul. But I could not see the cause. Denial hid it from me. Finally, a deep inner pain drove me to seek relief in Alcoholics Anonymous. With the drink gone, I was able to see the problem and find a path out of the anguish. I have traveled that path for years now, living the Twelve Steps, seeking and finding a loving Heavenly Father, and most days my soul overflows with joy. On the other days my soul survives by trusting God's love.
God bless you!
Joe W.
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"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.
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