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bluidkiti · 07-06-2014, 09:51 AM

July 10

THAT AWFUL TONGUE

“Nothing pays off like restraint of tongue and pen.” 12&12 p.91

“Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything." Proverbs 13:3

For what it's worth: Alcohol released my tongue and I ruined everything, especially my relationship with those I loved. Now, by the grace of God, I am sober in Alcoholics Anonymous, and I am learning to discipline the tongue. Since it is a deeply rooted defect, I seek God's support and apply Step Six and Seven daily. And the Prayer of St. Francis has proven indispensable, so I try to practice its principles daily. Control of my tongue is a lifelong and difficult job, but well worth the effort. I find it heightens humility and produces peace. Besides, others love it when I keep quiet, and I love the serenity.

God bless you.
Joe W.

07-06-2014, 09:51 AM	#10
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 75,392	July 10 THAT AWFUL TONGUE “Nothing pays off like restraint of tongue and pen.” 12&12 p.91 “Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything." Proverbs 13:3 For what it's worth: Alcohol released my tongue and I ruined everything, especially my relationship with those I loved. Now, by the grace of God, I am sober in Alcoholics Anonymous, and I am learning to discipline the tongue. Since it is a deeply rooted defect, I seek God's support and apply Step Six and Seven daily. And the Prayer of St. Francis has proven indispensable, so I try to practice its principles daily. Control of my tongue is a lifelong and difficult job, but well worth the effort. I find it heightens humility and produces peace. Besides, others love it when I keep quiet, and I love the serenity. 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.