I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that I am responsible. (Alcoholics Anonymous)
This “Responsibility Statement.” written for the AA international convention in Toronto in 1965 put words together that had long been of significance to AA. Many of the principles in AA are rooted in truths from the Bible practiced by the founders. This willingness to respond to someone in need is one of those.
Proverbs is a book of wise sayings and in it we are reminded to act for the good of others, to do it now, and not wait for a more convenient moment or another day,. When Jesus spoke of those who showed by their actions that they were right with God, He revealed that the help they had given to others was as if it had been done to Him.
It's not our job to "fix anyone" but it is our God given responsibility to look with compassion on others and to lend a hand to those in need. As we’ve been forgiven by God and supported in our journey by others, now it is our turn, whether we are one day in recovery or many decades. The amazing thing is that as we make life a bit easier for someone who is suffering, even though it may inconvenience us, we will find joy and contentment filling our own hearts.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please help me change my self-centered focus. Today, give me eyes to see and a heart of compassion to take action and respond to someone in need. Amen
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