Wings Devotional Recovery ... March 11, 2008

JUST FOR TODAY! -- Modesty

From "Assuring the future:"

"Bill's own behavior, with regard to reaping the recognition, fame, and prizes that were offered him for his AA work, was a model of modesty ... He himself said he turned down six honorary degrees.  "Perhaps the most significant of these was his refusal [during February 1954] of an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Yale University ... [He wrote,] "If, over the years ahead, we practice anonymity absolutely, it will guarantee our effectiveness and unity by heavily restraining those to whom public honors and distinctions are but the natural stepping- stones to dominance and personal power.'"

c. 1984, 'PASS IT ON'...The story of Bill Wilson and
how the A.A. message reached the world, pages 311-312

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Just for Today -- A Daily Devotional

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The above statement speaks of total humility – putting aside selfish desires when by so doing, it would benefit the greater cause.  That is exactly what God’s plan was for this world.  Jesus suffering on the cross, although He was perfect in everyway, to take on our sins, to provide for us an everlasting life.  That is love and that is the most assuring future any of us could ever want. 

In active addiction, we selfishly wanted our drug of choice more than life itself.  Me, Me, Me was a tune that we sung almost every moment of everyday.  As we learn recovery, we learn to put ourselves aside and allow God to direct and provide, to love others and serve God’s kingdom and the good of our recovery group.

Be modest and humble in every step you take.

“You are the most excellent of men

    and your lips have been anointed with grace,

    since God has blessed you forever.

Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one;

    clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.

In your majesty ride forth victoriously

    in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness;

    let your right hand display awesome deeds. -- Psalm 45: 2-4

* 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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