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bluidkiti · 06-30-2014, 10:47 AM

July 3

AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOD

“God makes that possible.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 62

“The Lord is merciful and gracious...

He does not deal with us as we deserve.” Psalm 103:8 & 10

For what it's worth: During the years of my active alcoholism, I did not see God as "merciful" and "gracious". He was hard, harsh, and quick to condemn, so I tried to live as far away from Him as I could. But “The Hound of Heaven” would not leave me alone to die the horrible alcoholic death I earned. I did not have to face my Maker with my depraved attitude, being judged as I deserved. Instead, God made it possible for me to come to believe in Him as a loving and merciful Father. Since He knew I could not accomplish this drastic change on my own, He carried me to a bunch of sober, tricky, and wise drunks in Alcoholics Anonymous. They worked with me until I came to believe in the precious gift they had been given, an understanding of God. As inadequate as it may be, I recognize Him as my patient and forgiving Heavenly Father Who adores me just as I am right now.

God bless you.
Joe W.

06-30-2014, 10:47 AM	#3
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 75,392	July 3 AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOD “God makes that possible.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 62 “The Lord is merciful and gracious... He does not deal with us as we deserve.” Psalm 103:8 & 10 For what it's worth: During the years of my active alcoholism, I did not see God as "merciful" and "gracious". He was hard, harsh, and quick to condemn, so I tried to live as far away from Him as I could. But “The Hound of Heaven” would not leave me alone to die the horrible alcoholic death I earned. I did not have to face my Maker with my depraved attitude, being judged as I deserved. Instead, God made it possible for me to come to believe in Him as a loving and merciful Father. Since He knew I could not accomplish this drastic change on my own, He carried me to a bunch of sober, tricky, and wise drunks in Alcoholics Anonymous. They worked with me until I came to believe in the precious gift they had been given, an understanding of God. As inadequate as it may be, I recognize Him as my patient and forgiving Heavenly Father Who adores me just as I am right now. God bless you. Joe W. __________________ "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.