Meditations on "Wisdom"

In the Big Book of AA, we are advised to use discretion in knowing how much time and attention to give to any one situation in comparison to another situation where someone might benefit in their desire to recover if given more time and support.

Just for today I will try to live in conscious contact with God praying only for knowledge of His will and the power to carry it out.

For most of us who have come from an unmanageable lifestyle and have chosen a recovery program with community gatherings, the change in our environment is intimidating.

T When we are faced with a recurring problem, we often just want it to be over and done with.

As we seek to live in recovery and face our troubles and challenges, it's easy to become discouraged and feel sorry for ourselves when things appear not to be fair.

When we turned our will and life over to God many of us had hope for a quick turnaround in our lives.

Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth.

When we wake up each morning, are our first thoughts a desire to praise God for His grace and goodness to us or, are they focused on our problems and things that need to be done?

In sharing our recovery journey at meetings, we often look to the model of, "what life was like in addiction, what happened, and what life looks like now.

How many of us are confident in our decision making?

Many of us have been in the company of others who think they know everything but when they open their mouths not much wisdom comes out.

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.