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AA Morning Snippets
Alyssa shares a brief morning routine of prayer and AA readings, focusing on surrendering character defects to God and working daily on spiritual growth in sobriety. The tone is calm and reflective, aimed at offering a simple way to start the day in recovery.
2:32•23 Jul 2026
Morning Prayer, Character Building, and Staying Sober Today
Episode Overview
- Begin the day with silence and prayer for suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones.
- Use the Serenity Prayer to focus on acceptance, courage, and wisdom around things that cannot be controlled.
- Ask God to choose which character defects to remove, rather than trying to control the order or timing yourself.
- Recognise that natural desires can exceed their proper purpose and become character defects when left unchecked.
- Remember that forgiveness is available, but ongoing cooperation and effort are needed to make progress in building character.
“I ask God to decide which defects stand in the way of my usefulness to him and to others, and then I humbly ask him to remove them.”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This short AA Morning Snippet gives a glimpse into one person's daily practice of staying sober, grounded firmly in prayer and classic Alcoholics Anonymous literature. Alyssa introduces herself simply and honestly: "My name is Alyssa, and I'm an alcoholic." From there, the tone is calm and reflective as she opens with a moment of silence for both suffering and recovering alcoholics and their loved ones.
If you're looking for something you can fit into a few quiet minutes at the start of your day, this has that feel. You'll hear the Serenity Prayer, followed by a reflection centred on character defects and surrender.
The key line, "I ask God to decide which defects stand in the way of my usefulness to him and to others, and then I humbly ask him to remove them," captures the theme: letting go of control over the pace and nature of change in recovery. Alyssa reads from Alcoholics Anonymous and the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, highlighting ideas about "an abundance of natural desires" and how they can run beyond their intended purpose.
The message is clear: while forgiveness is always available, real change needs cooperation and effort. There's a gentle reminder that progress in "the building of character" is a daily task, not a one-off event. The episode closes with the Lord's Prayer and a simple plea: "Dear God, please help me stay sober today. Amen." It's straightforward, modest, and aimed at anyone who wants a calm, spiritual check-in before facing the day.
If a short, prayerful pause sounds helpful for your own recovery journey, this snippet might be exactly the kind of routine you’re looking to build.
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