Morning Reflections: Faith and Sobriety
Episode Overview
Start your day with a moment of silence and the serenity prayer. Explore the concept of faith and its role in recovery. Learn how small acts can lead to greater faith. Understand the importance of not reserving faith for emergencies. End with the Lord's Prayer for spiritual support.
Sometimes just the idea of doing something different... can eventually become an active faith if I do it regularly.
Start your day with a dose of reflection and prayer in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Hosted by Alyssa, an alcoholic in recovery, the episode kicks off with a moment of silence for those struggling with addiction, followed by the serenity prayer. Alyssa shares daily reflections on the concept of faith, encouraging you to explore what spiritual terms mean to you personally.
She discusses how faith can be challenging to embrace, especially when fear and doubt are present, but emphasises the importance of taking small steps towards it. Alyssa recounts how attending meetings or talking to fellow alcoholics can be acts of faith, helping to make life's difficulties seem less overwhelming. Drawing from Alcoholics Anonymous literature, she reflects on how relying on a higher power should not be reserved for emergencies only.
Instead, integrating faith into daily life can provide continuous support and guidance. The episode wraps up with the Lord's Prayer, reinforcing the message of seeking strength and sobriety through spiritual means. If you're looking for a way to start your day with hope and encouragement, this episode is a must-listen. Alyssa's candid reflections and heartfelt prayers offer a comforting routine that can help you stay focused on your recovery journey.
Why not give it a listen and see how it resonates with your own experiences?