Not only our feet, but our whole self is beautiful when we bring the good news to those who need it. His gnarly feet were a witness to me of the people he loved. Wherever he went, he brought the good news of Jesus. He wept with those who weep and rejoiced with those who rejoice. Chris served migrant workers with selfless enthusiasm and boundless energy. It was Chris Posch, a friar and friend of mine. 12 & 12, p.70 Why do I balk at the word humility I am not humbling myself toward other people, but toward God, as I understand Him.
After that, the new priest kept his eyes closed. At one point, he noticed the feet of one priest who was wearing cheap sandals. Just for Today: I will seek encouragement from others.
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And like the childs brothers and sisters shouting their encouragement, we, too, are supported by other NA members as we walk toward a full life in recovery. But our Higher Power always awaits us with outstretched arms. Recently I met a priest who told me that at his ordination, head bowed, he was looking at the feet of the older ones as they passed by, imposing hands. Inspiring readers since 1935, the Forward Day by Day meditation is a significant resource for daily prayer and Bible study to more than a half million. Just like a child learning to walk, we sometimes stumble or fall. (Rom 10:15)ĭuring their ordination new priests priests kneel while all the old priests, one by one, impose hands on their heads. AA is no set of tablets handed down to some latter-day Moses - but a continuing creative process in which we all take part. How beautiful the feet of those who bring good news. In practicing this discipline of letting go of selfish attachments through prayer, caring for my fellows, and preparing myself spiritually so that one day I will be required to let go of earthly attachments too, I find peace within myself which has been lacking since before Alcoholics Anonymous was ever founded.November 30. I have learned how important it is for us as Christians to pray not just for ourselves but also for others who are around us – especially those we love most dearly with all our hearts. The difference between then and now, however, is my faith in God. Posting daily from the Alcoholics Anonymous book of Daily Reflections. I am a recovering alcoholic and that is the only way to describe me. That being said, there have been days where thoughts of drinking have crossed my mind for no apparent reason. It’s been two years since I’ve had the urge to drink because of life circumstances, but it could happen again at any time. Daily ReflectionsNovember 30PROTECTION FOR ALL. The first step in overcoming this addiction is learning how not to be so attached or focused on what drinking can provide for me, but rather seek deeper meaning through prayer and caring about others’ well-being too! I’m a recovering alcoholic, and this is my blog.
My experience with alcohol was a cycle of selfishness that I allowed to take over my life. We are careful never to pray for our own selfish ends.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. Step Eleven is a discipline that allows me and my Higher Power to be together, reminding me that, with Gods help, intuition and inspiration are possible. (A.A.W.S.), or any products, services, or content. We may ask for ourselves, however, if others will be helped. we ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought or a decision. Linking to any other website, including but not limited to websites affiliated with other organizations inside the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) service structure, does not constitute the endorsement, sponsorship, or approval of such other website by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. We ask especially for freedom from self-will, and are careful to make no requests for ourselves only. Is this normal for an addict or is it time to make some changes in my life? Surely they have a problem, but I’m fine – just like the alcohol commercials say… But really, am I? My mind is constantly cloudy and my thoughts are always racing. It’s not that bad, right? You should see what my friends are doing! They’re drinking even more than me!
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