"One aspect of our spiritual awakening comes through the new understanding of our Higher Power that we develop by sharing another addict's recovery."
Basic Text, p. 52
We've heard it said that we often see God most clearly in one another. We see the truth of this when we practice our Twelfth Step. When we carry the recovery message to another addict, we sense the presence of a Power greater than ourselves. And as we watch the message take hold, we realize something else: It's the message that brings recovery, not the messenger. A Higher Power, now our own power, is the source of the change that begins when we carry the message to a still-suffering addict.
As the message does its work, transforming the life of another addict, we see a Higher Power in action. We watch as acceptance and hope replace denial and despair. Before our very eyes, the first traces of honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness begin to appear. Something's happening inside this person, something bigger and more powerful than either of us.
Just for Today: As I carry the message of recovery to other addicts, I will try to pay attention to the Power behind the message. Today, as I watch other addicts recover, I will try to recognize the God in them so I can better recognize the God in myself.
Yes even after all these years I still have that 'STREET PESSIMISM" you know still looking for the "con" IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS...It took many years to develop that and I work very hard to free myself of that immediate thought pattern.I trust in God to help me not worry if I am being duped or being gullible to being gamed,etc..It's not quite 'turn the other cheek" thing, I got a long way to go for that but I am getting much better and try and do things out of love ,caring for others and let God take care of the results..Some things are harder than others in our daily appoach to the world.I KNOW I JUST NEED TO KEEP WORKING....I strive to see God in all and will continue on that road..one day at a time........
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
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