Trusted Servants And Ultimate Authority

Tuesday March 16, 2021

As we hear Tradition 2 read in each AA meeting, we are reminded that, “For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority – a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern.” Whether we are those who jump in and try to get our own way in a situation or those who step back because we feel inferior to others, this principle invites all of us to share and do our part in the group.

There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but they all come from the same Spirit. There are different ways to serve the same Lord, and we can each do different things. Yet the same God works in all of us and helps us in everything we do. (1 Corinthians 12:4-6 CEV)

God’s plan has always been for us to live in relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, loving Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and then loving our neighbour as ourselves. This love recognizes the gifts that God gives each person and the need for one another for something to be complete Nothing seems less perfect than a jigsaw puzzle of a beautiful scene missing a few pieces when it is put together. We each need to enjoy one another and do our part in what we are doing together.

I realize how kind God has been to me, and so I tell each of you not to think you are better than you really are. Use good sense and measure yourself by the amount of faith that God has given you. A body is made up of many parts, and each of them has its own use. That’s how it is with us. There are many of us, but we each are part of the body of Christ, as well as part of one another. (Romans 12:3-5 CEV)

Thank God we can let go of the pressure of having all the answers, being right all the time, or always being in control. Without fear we can confidently bring our perspective and our service because God knows how to fit all the pieces together to accomplish His good plan.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, you have called us to serve you and one another in love. Thank you for the many different gifts You have given each of us. Help me to humbly offer my service today with the gifts You have given me and welcome the gifts and service others bring. Together may we give full expression of all You have planned for us to do. Amen

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