Finding Faith in Recovery: Alyssa's Sunday Reflections
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence and the serenity prayer. Explore the challenges of losing and regaining faith in recovery. Learn from Alyssa's personal journey through defiance and renewal. Discover insights from 'As Bill Sees It' and 'AA Comes of Age'. End with the Lord's Prayer for peace and determination.
Those who once had great faith hit bottom harder. It took time to rekindle my faith, though I came to AA.
Kick off your Sunday morning with Alyssa, an alcoholic who shares her journey and reflections in this heartfelt episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa begins with a moment of silence for suffering and recovering alcoholics, followed by the serenity prayer to set a reflective tone. She dives into the day's reflections with a poignant reading about faith from the '12 Steps and 12 Traditions'.
Alyssa candidly discusses how losing faith can make recovery more challenging, sharing her own experience of defiance and a final drinking binge before finding her way back to faith through AA. Her story is one of resilience, as she explains how sticking with the program helped her rekindle her faith and find hope again. Alyssa also reads from 'As Bill Sees It' and 'AA Comes of Age', highlighting the transformative power of suffering when met with grace and spiritual progress.
Dr. Bob's story of battling cravings and the hard work it took to achieve spiritual release offers a relatable and inspiring narrative for anyone struggling with addiction. The episode wraps up with the Lord's Prayer, leaving you with a sense of peace and determination to stay sober for another day. If you're looking for a blend of spiritual guidance, personal reflection, and community support, this episode is a must-listen.
It's a gentle reminder that even in our darkest moments, there's always a path to recovery and faith.