Wings Devotional Recovery ... March 4, 2008

JUST FOR TODAY! -- It Works!

From "Bill W's last major talk, 1969:"

"The Twelve Steps of AA were written in 1938.  We soon found that unless we, as individuals, conformed fairly well and voluntarily to our Twelve Steps, as individuals we got drunk.  A group shattered, and those individuals who did follow the Steps went out and formed still more groups.  So underneath AA structure lay the dreadful imperative of John Barleycorn, who, in effect, was promising death or insanity as the price of not conforming.  After a while, we began to see that these simple Steps were right because they worked."

c. 1975, The Co-Founders of Alcoholics Anonymous
    (A.A. Pamphlet P-53), page 28

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Just for Today -- A Daily Devotional

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God has designed His word to give us instructions on how to live a fulfilling life on this earth.  If we abide by those instructions, then we will live an abundant life – it does work.  He has also led us to the 12-steps of recovery.  Some people are fearful of the steps, saying they are steeped in paganism, and not Godly.  Well, your addiction is steeped in paganism and it’s head guy is Satan, so why are you drinking.

The steps work, each step can be found in a Biblical precept on how a believer walks out their faith.  The steps work -- the key is for you to work them.

“I have sought your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.

I have considered my ways
and have turned my steps to your statutes.

I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands. -- Psalm 119:58-60  

* As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:

·        greater personal discipline,

·        worldwide persecuted Christians,

·        Hedge of protection to our children

·        Blessings to our spouses

·        Godly men in Government

·        Rest and Peace to our pastors

·        Your activities for the day.

Love One Another

Stand Together

Fight this war, no matter the cost

Pray for our children

Turn our hearts toward heaven

Seek to be one nation under God.

God Bless and Guide You in your Christian Walk Today

“The Lord bless you and keep you,
the Lord make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
-- Numbers 6:24-27

You can help when no one else can."
  -- c. 2001, Alcoholics Anonymous, page 89
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