Meditations on "Amends"

In the middle of Jesus teaching about how to treat our enemies he inserts one of the most famous principles of human interaction called The Golden Rule.

We feel hurt when another’s unkind words or actions cause our self-worth to be devalued.

Those who make steady progress in recovery are those who remain focused and give careful attention each day to what works.

A healthy foundation for life with God in recovery includes seeking truth in all our affairs.

Jesus told the story of two men who went to church to pray.

Making amends is a responsibility we must take seriously if we want to protect our sobriety.

When we are trying to do what is right and live according to God’s principles, we will often experience comments from others who remind us of our past and the things we did.

In “How It Works” we read and hear the words read regularly in meetings: Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.

We have all been hurt and let down by others. It’s simply a part of being around humans.

In the Big Book of AA, we are advised to use discretion in knowing how much time and attention to give to any one situation in comparison to another situation where someone might benefit in their desire to recover if given more time and support.

Just for today I will try to live in conscious contact with God praying only for knowledge of His will and the power to carry it out.

The second promise found in the Big Book of AA tells us that if we diligently work the steps, “We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.