I never considered that fact of change when I first came into the Program, I, like others, thought it was simply a matter of stopping the drinking – but as I have learned not drinking is only but a beginning. The changes that have occurred in my recovery have been truly remarkable. Thanks to our forefathers and the Program of Alcoholics Anonymous, I enjoy and live a life unlike anything I ever expected.
Humility takes time – at least it has been my experience. First off, understanding what it means to be humble has been made clearer from working the Steps and participating in my personal recovery program. I am not the center of the universe, I am not “all that and a bag of chips.” I am merely a child of God, one of His chosen ones, and He wants what’s best for me, always. Accepting a “power greater than me” was but a beginning of this path that I have been on for the past years. Turning my life over to the care of God, as I understand Him, has brought me to a place of change, a place of growth – a place of peace and comfort. Having humility has brought me to a place of personal acceptance, of “New Frontiers.” Put simply – I love A.A. and it is my prayer and hope that I will continue to be humble enough to accept a power greater than me, and greater than my disease.
HarryS
Jun 27, 2015 @ 03:03:15
I’m Harry, grateful alcoholic. ๐
3-D
Jun 27, 2015 @ 05:47:03
BBL. I’m Dan grateful alcoholic
Tom S
Jun 27, 2015 @ 05:52:37
…humility?
…humble?
What’s the point?
That we should actually practice a genuine humility that our great blessings don’t spoil us?
That we live in grateful contemplation of God, seeking His will.
That’s the point?
Man, I just wanted to learn how to drink like a gentleman…now you guys say I gotta act like one too!
Grateful for the Gift
Joe S
Jun 27, 2015 @ 07:08:28
Chosen one with humility? There’s a brain teaser for ya. Lmao.
bill_m
Jun 27, 2015 @ 08:28:56
Welcome back. Feeling you have been chosen when you have done nothing to deserve the selection leads to humility.
this24now
Jun 27, 2015 @ 08:39:19
๐ hugs Bill!!!
Tom R.--Grateful to be here
Jun 27, 2015 @ 12:14:30
Nobody is “Chosen”.
It’s a gift free for the asking.
It’s come as you are.
It’s Grace.
Being blessed with something no you don’t deserve.
All you need do is ask.
Clay
Jun 27, 2015 @ 12:34:13
Top of the day family,
God owns everything, He wants a loving relationship with each of us. Once heard, “humility” Silly old mirror, that’s not what I look like in my head.
Its a good day to have a good day.