Meditations on "Humility"

Each day in recovery is a new opportunity to respond to God's call to live in humility; desire reconciling of relationships; walk in forgiveness; and focus on cleaning our side of the street.

Whether it’s a commitment we make to ourselves, to others, or to God, keeping at it until it is completed is tough for an addict.

Why is it easier to see where others need to improve rather than see our own need?

Our pride often keeps us from asking for what we need.

Moving forward in identifying character defects and allowing God to help us develop our true character is no easy process.

One of the promises given to us as we grow in our recovery is: No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.

To live with wisdom in recovery requires humility.

Becoming strong and steady in our recovery requires that we keep on listening and learning from God's Word and from the experience, strength, and hope of others.

The end of Tradition 12 in the Big Book of AA sums up an important principle in our recovery: We need to regularly count our blessings.

Whether it is a group of bullies on a school playground or an abusive partner behind closed doors, it is never right for one person to force their agenda or desires on another.

Who wants trouble? None of us do and if we listen to God’s counsel there’s a lot of trouble that we can avoid.

When God wants to paint a picture, He does so very effectively.