As we work our program we find that life changes. Nothing happens in an instant but when we reflect on a month, or 90 days, or a year or more and compare the person we once were with the person we are now, the transformation is striking. One area where we notice this change is given to us in the eleventh AA Promise when it says, “We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us.”
Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32 NIV)
Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will. (Romans 12:2b NIV)
As we’ve heard the truth of God’s word and the witness of those who have shared their experience, strength, and hope, our own thinking and understanding of life has changed. Every time we give God an opportunity to heal an old wound we get stronger and our minds get clearer. We repeatedly hear good news. We have hope that this new way will work. We put the principles into practice and experience the joy of witnessing for ourselves how trustworthy God is. One situation after another that used to baffle us is now an opportunity to see how good and pleasing and perfectly things will work out when we live in God’s will.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I want to walk in the freedom of Your truth. Thank you for the opportunity to live one more day as the person You created me to be, to enjoy Your love, and fulfill the good plan You have prepared for me. Amen
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