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bluidkiti · 12-22-2013, 11:37 AM

December 23

HIGHEST EXPECTATIONS

"And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us." 2 Corinthians 8:5

"Providence, through A.A., had brought us within reach of our highest expectations." 12&12 p.156, Tradition Six

For what it's worth: I expected to die a lonely, miserable drunk, most likely in the gutters of Baltimore with cockroaches crawling all over my stinking body. Instead, God's mercy brought me to a bunch of tricky drunks in Alcoholics Anonymous. Despite my defiance, that tricky bunch got me sober and helped me stay sober. They gave themselves to their Higher Power and to me. They led me to a merciful and loving Heavenly Father. They emphatically exceeded my expectations! Now, Alcoholics Anonymous and my Heavenly Father bring this once worthless drunk within reach of joy on earth and eternal happiness. I do not expect to ever be able to give enough gratitude.

God bless you.
Joe W.

12-22-2013, 11:37 AM	#23
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 76,415	December 23 HIGHEST EXPECTATIONS "And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us." 2 Corinthians 8:5 "Providence, through A.A., had brought us within reach of our highest expectations." 12&12 p.156, Tradition Six For what it's worth: I expected to die a lonely, miserable drunk, most likely in the gutters of Baltimore with cockroaches crawling all over my stinking body. Instead, God's mercy brought me to a bunch of tricky drunks in Alcoholics Anonymous. Despite my defiance, that tricky bunch got me sober and helped me stay sober. They gave themselves to their Higher Power and to me. They led me to a merciful and loving Heavenly Father. They emphatically exceeded my expectations! Now, Alcoholics Anonymous and my Heavenly Father bring this once worthless drunk within reach of joy on earth and eternal happiness. I do not expect to ever be able to give enough gratitude. 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.