Service

The Ninth A.A. Tradition is a foundational principle that supports caring people as they serve others in their community.  “A.A., as such, ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.”  They were employing the teaching of Jesus who, in the face of power extremes always taught that the field was level.  There was never to be the powerful at the expense of the oppressed.  No one was to consider themselves more important than another.  We were to serve one another in love. 

We serve others as an expression of our love and gratitude to God.  When our hearts are uplifted by God’s goodness, we seek to bless others as we have been blessed.  The focus of our service is simply loving response to God’s work in our lives.  

Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.  (Ephesians 6:7 NIV)

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!   (1 Peter 4:10 NIV, Psalm 100:2 ESV)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for the opportunity to serve You and others with great joy.  I am mindful that what I have to offer is because Jesus paid the price for my sins and set me free from the powers of darkness.  I am truly humbled by Your love and mercy poured out on me.  Amen

©2023 Partners in Hope