Finding Faith in Everyday Actions
Episode Overview
Start your day with the Serenity Prayer. Reflect on the importance of faith in recovery. Understand how small actions can build faith. Recognise the value of spiritual connection. Embrace support from fellow alcoholics.
Sometimes just the idea of doing something different can eventually become an act of faith.
Start your day with a burst of inspiration from Alyssa in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Alyssa, who is open about her journey as an alcoholic, begins with a moment of silence for all suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones. She then leads the Serenity Prayer, asking for serenity, courage, and wisdom - a grounding start to any day. The daily reflection focuses on 'The Idea of Faith' from Alcoholics Anonymous, page 47.
Alyssa candidly discusses how faith can be challenging when fear, doubt, and anger are present. Yet, she shares how small acts like attending meetings or talking to fellow alcoholics can gradually build faith. It's a reminder that these simple actions are steps towards a higher power and recovery. Alyssa also touches on the misconception of using a higher power only in emergencies. She explains that placing faith at the centre of one's life can bring profound support and meaning.
The episode wraps up with the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the importance of spiritual connection in recovery. Alyssa's heartfelt reflections offer comfort and encouragement, making this episode a must-listen for anyone on their sobriety journey.