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bluidkiti · 04-23-2014, 10:00 AM

April 26

JOY AWAITS

“Do not be discouraged.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 60:1

“Because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame.” Hebrews 12:2

For what it’s worth: Alcoholism saw to it that my life was a constant discouragement, but I had alcohol for escape. I had no endurance when I entered Alcoholics Anonymous, so how was I to persevere without alcohol? The fact that I did so is proof of miracles and the power of our Program. As I gained spiritual stamina, applying the Twelve Steps to my daily life, I was better able to deal with discouragements. And there have been many during my sober years. My main support during trying times is the example of others. I can be uplifted during the darkest of times when I think about the agony and shame others endured. And, like them, when I stand tall and firm, eternal joy awaits me when I arrive at our Happy Destiny to join so many of my dear friends.

God bless you!
Joe W.

04-23-2014, 10:00 AM	#27
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 76,270	April 26 JOY AWAITS “Do not be discouraged.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 60:1 “Because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame.” Hebrews 12:2 For what it’s worth: Alcoholism saw to it that my life was a constant discouragement, but I had alcohol for escape. I had no endurance when I entered Alcoholics Anonymous, so how was I to persevere without alcohol? The fact that I did so is proof of miracles and the power of our Program. As I gained spiritual stamina, applying the Twelve Steps to my daily life, I was better able to deal with discouragements. And there have been many during my sober years. My main support during trying times is the example of others. I can be uplifted during the darkest of times when I think about the agony and shame others endured. And, like them, when I stand tall and firm, eternal joy awaits me when I arrive at our Happy Destiny to join so many of my dear friends. 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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