We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS.
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The word “entered” . . . and the phrase “entered into the world of the Spirit” is very significant.
They imply action, a beginning, getting into, a prerequisite to maintaining my spiritual growth, the “Spirit” being is the immaterial part of me.
Barriers to my spiritual growth are self-centeredness and a materialistic focus on worldly things.
Spirituality means devotion to spiritual instead of worldly things; it means obedience to God’s will for me.
I understand spiritual things to be: unconditional love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, self-control and humility.
Any time I allow selfishness, dishonesty, resentment and fear to be a part of me, I block out spiritual things.
As I maintain my sobriety, growing spiritually becomes a lifelong process. My goal is spiritual growth, accepting that I’ll never have spiritual perfection.
Just for today
I will accept pain as a necessary part of life. I know that to whatever level I can feel pain, I can also feel joy.
Uma unenkinga yophuzo oludakyo siza thintana nalezi nobolo ezingezanzi.
The AA Estcourt branch hosts meetings every Tuesday at Forderville Primary School from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Desigan on 082 849 3014, Roy on 081 874 8016 or Tony on 079 513 4422.
The AA Winterton branch hosts meetings every Thursday at the Springfield Church opposite the police station from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Dolly on 071 688 5330 or Virgilo on 079 688 0432.
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