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bluidkiti · 07-10-2014, 10:09 AM

July 15

STRENGTH THROUGH SURRENDER

“I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 (New International Version)

“Paradoxically, it (depending on our Creator) is the way of strength.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 68

For what it’s worth: Dependence on alcohol dumped me at the gates of hell, and the resulting despair drove me to the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous – undoubtedly, the best doorway I have ever entered. Although I certainly did not recognize it then, this is only one example of how my weaknesses opened my life to God’s strength. These experiences prove to me as long as I am trying to control, or allowing anything else control, I limit God’s strength. He is a gentleman, and will not force His will on me. First, I must surrender; depend on Him, not me; then, it is amazing what He can accomplish even without my help.

God bless you.
Joe W.

07-10-2014, 10:09 AM	#15
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 75,406	July 15 STRENGTH THROUGH SURRENDER “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 (New International Version) “Paradoxically, it (depending on our Creator) is the way of strength.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 68 For what it’s worth: Dependence on alcohol dumped me at the gates of hell, and the resulting despair drove me to the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous – undoubtedly, the best doorway I have ever entered. Although I certainly did not recognize it then, this is only one example of how my weaknesses opened my life to God’s strength. These experiences prove to me as long as I am trying to control, or allowing anything else control, I limit God’s strength. He is a gentleman, and will not force His will on me. First, I must surrender; depend on Him, not me; then, it is amazing what He can accomplish even without my help. 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.

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