Finding Strength in Community and Faith
Episode Overview
Begin your day with a moment of silence for those struggling with alcoholism. Reflect on the Serenity Prayer's message of serenity, courage, and wisdom. Understand the importance of service work within the AA community. Explore the concept that love and fear cannot coexist. Conclude with the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the spiritual aspect of recovery.
Love and fear cannot dwell together.
Kickstart your day with Alyssa in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, an alcoholic, begins by inviting everyone to take a moment of silence for those struggling with alcoholism. She then leads with the Serenity Prayer, a cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous, asking for serenity, courage, and wisdom. The episode's theme is 'A Common Solution', highlighting the unity and shared path that the AA community offers.
Alyssa reads from Alcoholics Anonymous, reflecting on the power of the Big Book and the importance of service work, even when not formally asked to sponsor someone. She shares her personal commitment to AA, showing up early to meetings, greeting others, and contributing through service work. Alyssa believes that her higher power guides her to the right actions in her recovery journey. She also reads a meditation from '24 Hours a Day', emphasising that love and fear cannot coexist.
The meditation suggests that a strong love, especially one that trusts in God, can conquer fear. Alyssa ends the episode with a heartfelt prayer for love to drive out fear and concludes with the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the spiritual foundation of recovery. This episode is a comforting reminder of the strength found in community and faith, making it a perfect start to any day.