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Daily Reflections - July 9

Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 70

The subject of humility is a difficult one. Humility is not thinking less of myself than I ought to; it is acknowledging that I do certain things well, it is accepting a compliment graciously. God can only do for me what He can do through me. Humility is the result of knowing that God is the doer, not me. In the light of this awareness, how can I take pride in my accomplishments? I am an instrument and any work I seem to be doing is being done by God through me. I ask God on a daily basis to remove my shortcomings, in order that I may more freely go about my A.A. business of "love and service."

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Alcoholic Anonymous's picture

Submitted by Alcoholic Anonymous on Tue, 07/09/2013 - 13:40

This is a great meditation. It is reminding me of the spirit of service and humility. I would love to read this meditation daily and to always remind myself that I am the insturment not the doer. Thanks for posting this meditation.

nyligal69's picture

Submitted by nyligal69 on Tue, 07/09/2013 - 16:10

Humility for me is knowing that I am not in control of anything and that my God is

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