Finding Serenity: Alexis on Alcoholism Recovery
Episode Overview
Brother Alexis shares his gratitude for AA's fellowship. Discusses the role of God in his recovery journey. Reflects on overcoming denial and embracing honesty. Emphasizes commitment to sobriety and spiritual growth. Encourages support and prayers within AA community.
God has used this Fellowship to bring about my healing. He picked me up from my suffering and from my misery, and he put me in the midst of the finest people on the face of God's earth.
In this poignant episode of M2 The Rock, Brother Alexis takes us through his profound journey of recovery from alcoholism, sharing the transformative power of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) fellowship. Alexis begins by expressing his gratitude for the smiling faces and supportive environment that AA provides, highlighting his journey as a recovering alcoholic. He recounts humorous anecdotes, such as the story of a man who realized he was 'laying in the wrong hole', drawing parallels with his own experiences.
The episode delves deeply into the emotional and spiritual aspects of recovery, with Alexis emphasizing the importance of a loving relationship with God. He speaks candidly about the challenges he faced, including moments of denial and dishonesty, and how the fellowship helped him find honesty and acceptance. Alexis passionately describes the AA community as the most affirming group on earth, where nervousness is unwarranted and every speaker is celebrated.
Central to Alexis's recovery is his unwavering commitment to the fellowship, which he describes as the most marvelous experience of his life. He shares how God used the fellowship to heal him, lifting him from misery to walk among 'princes'. This spiritual journey is enriched by daily prayers for sobriety and for the well-being of others in AA, Al-Anon, and Alateen.
Through his story, Alexis inspires listeners to embrace their own recovery journeys, encouraging them to express gratitude and remain committed to their sobriety. His message is one of hope, transformation, and the power of community support in overcoming alcoholism and achieving spiritual growth.