February 11 - The Limits of Self-Reliance - Evala R. (Louisville, KY)

Published: Feb. 11, 2021, midnight

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Evala has quite a bit of sober time but admits that she's still gaining valuable perspective through her work in the program and through various other spiritual foundations.\\xa0 She admits she has a strong inclination toward self-reliance but she finds when she lets go of the end-result and focuses on being in the present - in the moment her life goes so much better.\\xa0 Acceptance comes easier when these conditions are met. \\xa0

THE LIMITS OF SELF-RELIANCE

We asked ourselves why we had them [fears]. Wasn't it because self-reliance failed us?

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 68

All of my character defects separate me from God's will. When I ignore my association with Him I face the world and my alcoholism alone and must depend on self-reliance. I have never found security and happiness through self-will and the only result is a life of fear and discontent. God provides the path back to Him and to His gift of serenity and comfort. First, however, I must be willing to acknowledge my fears and understand their source and power over me. I frequently ask God to help me understand how I separate myself from Him.

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