Daily Reflection January 7- At The Turning Point

A daily reading from the book “Daily Reflections” by Alcoholics Anonymous. Generally, when I come to a crossroads in life, I tend to weigh my options carefully before making a decision. When I had reached the bottom of my alcoholism, I really didn't have an option anymore. If I didn't get sober, I would no longer have a semblance of the life that I had. I had no choice but to give myself completely over to the care of a God of my own understanding. The same is true of my character defects.

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Daily Reflection,

January 7th At the Turning Point Half measures availed us nothing.

We stood at the turning point.

We asked His protection and care with complete abandon.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

Page 59 Every day I stand at turning points.

My thoughts and actions can propel me toward growth or turn me down the road to old habits and taboos.

Sometimes turning points are beginnings,

As when I decide to start praising instead of condemning someone,

Or when I begin to ask for help instead of going it alone.

At other times,

Turning points are endings,

Such as when I see clearly the need to stop festering resentments or crippling self-seeking.

Many shortcomings tempt me daily.

Therefore,

I also have daily opportunities to become aware of them.

In one form or another,

Many of my character defects appear daily.

Self-condemnation,

Anger,

Running away,

Being prideful,

Wanting to get even,

Or acting out of grandiosity.

Attempting half measures to eliminate these defects merely paralyzes my efforts to change.

It is only when I ask God for help with complete abandon that I become willing and able to change.