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bluidkiti · 07-09-2014, 10:45 AM

July 13

HELP HIM RESCUE OTHERS

“It (intensive work with other alcoholics) works when other activities fail.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 89

“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 (New Living Translation)

For what it’s worth: A major contributor to my drinking was I had no purpose, no direction, other than to the bottle. God did not comfort me in my addiction, He condemned me, and rightfully so, because of my disdain for Him during my drinking days. I insanely blamed God, not alcohol, for all my troubles until long after I stopped drinking in Alcoholics Anonymous. I cannot pinpoint when, but the example and sharing of the members progressively led me to Step Two when I “came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity”. Once I trusted God was for me, not against me, I was able to take Step Three and slowly but surely climb up the rest of the Steps to a spiritual awakening. It was then my Heavenly Father comforted me with an honorable direction and purpose for my sober life. Today I know He rescued me from the hell of alcoholism so I will be able to help Him rescue others.

God bless you.
Joe W.

07-09-2014, 10:45 AM	#13
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 75,392	July 13 HELP HIM RESCUE OTHERS “It (intensive work with other alcoholics) works when other activities fail.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 89 “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 (New Living Translation) For what it’s worth: A major contributor to my drinking was I had no purpose, no direction, other than to the bottle. God did not comfort me in my addiction, He condemned me, and rightfully so, because of my disdain for Him during my drinking days. I insanely blamed God, not alcohol, for all my troubles until long after I stopped drinking in Alcoholics Anonymous. I cannot pinpoint when, but the example and sharing of the members progressively led me to Step Two when I “came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity”. Once I trusted God was for me, not against me, I was able to take Step Three and slowly but surely climb up the rest of the Steps to a spiritual awakening. It was then my Heavenly Father comforted me with an honorable direction and purpose for my sober life. Today I know He rescued me from the hell of alcoholism so I will be able to help Him rescue others. 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.