Love is the reward of love.—Johann von Schiller
When we used alcohol and other drugs, we shared little as possible. There was little love in our hearts. We had become selfish. This caused us to be lonely.
Then something happened to change all of that. Remember the first time you walked into a meeting? You were met by people who shared. Maybe they shared a smile, their story, or just a cup of coffee with you. The sharing that goes on in a Twelve Step program is great. We learn that the more we give, the more we get. We get well by giving to others. Helping others is a great way to hold on to sobriety. Love is the reward of love.
Prayer for the Day: I pray that I will be there when others need me. I pray that service will become a big part of my program.
Action for the Day: Today, I’ll think of friends who could use my help. I’ll talk to them and offer to be there for them.
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The first AA meeting I ever went to…I didn’t want to go at all but my Shrink made me…I was greeted by a funny little man with a cane…He asked me if I was new & I told him I was…He showed me around & got me some coffee…It ended up that he chaired the meeting that night…People introduced themselves as alcoholics but they didn’t look like alcoholics they looked just like me…I was looking for the guy with the bug bulbous nose & dirty clothes…I didn’t know at that time who WE were…Then the little man…I’ll call him Alan looked me straight in the eye & said that the newcomer was the most important person in the room…I felt like I belonged & shortly after I found out who & what I was…
Today is Thanksgiving…It’s been 4 years now & this will be the fourth holiday season I have been in AA…I’m going to the noon meeting & then there is a big potluck dinner with all the trimmings I will only be there awhile because I now have so many friends in AA I have been invited to have dinner with some of them…
May your day be Blessed & may you get your fill…Love Kenney
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