Meditations on "Wisdom"

When we struggle to do what's right it can be helpful to remember that God knows about the battle and provides a promise for success with a clear strategy for attaining: it is keep alert and pray.

Many of us have heard the saying, “Good things come to those who wait.

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 relation to others who might benefit in their desire to recover if given some time and support.

Becoming strong and steady in our recovery requires that we keep on listening to and learning from God's Word and from the experience, strength, and hope of others.

The "going the extra mile" principle encourages us to live from a generous heart.

Few people are more aware of their need for God’s help to restore them to sanity than recovering addicts.

Common sense and wisdom are learned in many ways. We are encouraged to build habits that draw wisdom into our daily living and interactions with others.

Sometimes we breathe a sigh of relief when we reach Step 12 of the 12-Step program.

In Step 11 we purpose to improve our conscious contact with God.

Jealousy is a negative and damaging emotion. It’s the feeling we have when something we believe should be ours is given to someone else.

One of the Twelve Promises of AA tells us: We will comprehend the word serenity, and we will know peace.

Wise people are willing to listen to sound advice and learn.