Meditations on "Relationship"

The book of Proverbs in the Bible is a collection of wise sayings we do well to learn and put into practice.

It is God’s desire that we walk safely and securely in the conscious awareness of His great love and care for us.

Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.

When we first come into recovery our expectation for a life free from crippling dependencies is huge.

When we come to God and admit that we are helpless to live life on our own and choose to surrender our will and life into His care, we are born again to a new life.

Little by little as we walk with God and work the steps, we gain new information about ourselves and how we relate to other people.

As we hear Tradition 2 read in each AA meeting, we are reminded that, “For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority – a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience.

People with discernment usually do the right thing in each situation that arises.

As our time increases in recovery one of the enemies we need to be aware of and guard against is becoming complacent.

How many of us feel like we truly belong? Much addictive and destructive behaviour is rooted in loneliness.

How many times have we spoken before we thought and, as the saying goes, “put our foot in our mouth?

We read in the program material of the 12-Steps about turning our will and our life over to the care of God.