AA *A Design For Living

Each day we can thank our High Power for providing us with a "Design for Living." But what is exactly is a "Design for Living?" This reading from AA's book, "Daily Reflections" (pg. 228) tells us that it is the combination of working our Twelve Steps, continued awareness of God's presence, and the hope that each new day, there is a purpose for our being.

Transcript

Daily Reflections,

A Design for Living.

We in our turn sought the same escape with all the desperation of drowning men.

What seemed at first a flimsy read has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of God.

A new life has been given us,

Or if you prefer,

A design for living that really works.

From Alcoholics Anonymous,

Page 28.

I try each day to raise my heart and hands in thanks to God for showing me a design for living that really works through our beautiful fellowship.

But what exactly is this design for living that really works?

For me,

It's the practice of the 12 steps,

To the best of my ability,

The continued awareness of a God who loves me unconditionally,

And the hope that in each new day there is a purpose for my being.

I am truly,

Truly blessed in the fellowship.