Starting the Day with Reflection and Prayer
Episode Overview
Begin the day with a moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer. Reflect on the significance of Step 1 in the 12 Steps program. Hear Alyssa's personal story of struggle and relapse. Find comfort in a letter addressing guilt and discouragement. Conclude with the Lord's Prayer for spiritual grounding.
God is not asking us to be successful. He is only asking us to try to be.
Start your day with Alyssa in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa begins with a moment of silence for those affected by alcoholism, followed by the Serenity Prayer, setting a reflective and supportive tone. She dives into the importance of Step 1 from the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, sharing her personal journey of realising her powerlessness over alcohol.
Alyssa candidly talks about her initial struggle to accept that her life was unmanageable and her relapse five months into AA. Her story is a raw and honest reminder that recovery is not a straight path, but one that requires acceptance and perseverance. Alyssa also reads a letter from 1958, which offers comforting advice about dealing with guilt and discouragement in recovery. The episode wraps up with the Lord's Prayer, offering a spiritual grounding to listeners.
This episode is a heartfelt mix of prayer, reflection, and personal experience, making it a comforting companion for anyone on their recovery journey.