When said sincerely, this prayer teaches me to be truly unselfish and humble, for even in doing good deeds I often used to seek approval and glory for myself. By examining my motives in all that I do, I can be of service to God and others, helping them to do what they want to do. When I put God in charge of my thinking, much needless worry is eliminated and I believe He guides me throughout the day. When I eliminate thoughts of self-pity, dishonesty, and self-centeredness as soon as they enter my mind, I find peace with God, my neighbor and myself.
Step 7
Humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Daily Reflections-April 20
SELF-EXAMINATION . . . we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 86
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I have to admit that I still have self-glory in the back of my mind sometimes when doing service work. The only way I know to stay really honest is to regularly talk with another alcoholic about the truths about myself.
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