I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Aa big book big book of aa alcoholics anonymous doctors opinion how it works aa preamble alcoholism recovery 4th edition 3rd edition 2nd edition alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book appendix v edward dowling episcopal magazine the living church john d. Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states that fear was an evil and corroding thread. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question originally posted by liveinpeace i know that god is the key to my recovery. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. I can watch my serenity level rise when i discard my expectations. The story is titled freedom from bondage i have the 3rd edition of the aa big book.
He said, in effect if you have a resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or the thing. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. The big book s way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67. Aa history what does the bigbook say about resentment.
But then my rights try to move in, and they, too, can force my serenity level down. This prayer comes from the chapter to the agnostic, primarily pages 47 and 48. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. If you will ask in prayer for everything you want for yourself to. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. Is it possible that the more we have them, the more we are moving toward our next drink, since we have used alcohol before to help us deal with them. It set in motion trains of circumstances which brought us misfortune that we felt. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only.
Resentment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Just typed this up for a friend, and since i had it transcribed, thought i would share it here as well. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. So i figured i would post it here so i have it handy. My resentments my character defects resentment prayer on page. If you will ask in prayer for everything you want for yourself to be given to them, you will be free. Ask for their health, their prosperity, their happiness, and you. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. The big book s way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67 instructions. What about people who proved that man could never fly. From an aa members story, freedom from bondage page 552 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous.
Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power, thy love and thy way of life. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Pages 563 through 568 with the publication of the big book in april, 1939, followed by jack alexanders article in the saturday evening post in march, 1941, which gave alcoholics anonymous a most enthusiastic endorsement, a. You can search the alcoholics anonymous big book for phrases, key words, etc. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being. On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. The resentment prayer is located at the end of a personal story in the back of the big book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. We were having trouble with personal relationships.
My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics anonymous by kelly fitzgerald junco 072916 there is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. I mentioned on my recent radio show the healing power of prayer that i would post the big books resentment prayer. If you will ask in prayer for everything you want for yourself to be given to them, you. Its unfortunate for those who have taken half measures, but i would be willing to put my hand out to them when they return. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. After all this, it cant be denied that the big book paints a really definite picture of the result of holding resentments. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. Oct 1, 2016 on page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments.
Simply look up a familiar word to find the passage you seek. Though our decision was a vital and crucial step, it could have little permanent effect unless at once followed by a strenuous effort to face, and to be rid of, the things in ourselves which had been blocking us. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation.
Aa prayers from the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Follow along with your big book as you listen to the inspiring stories of honesty, openness and willingness from the pioneers of a. Sep 10, 2014 someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it helped me. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.
Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. These instructions are for the below prayer big book, freedom from bondage, p. Core character defects 4 study from the bottom of page 63 to the end of page 65 and then follow its instructions. If you have resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or thing that you resent, you will. We asked god to help us show the same tolerance, pity, and patience that we would cheerfully grant a sick friend. The step 4 prayer from how it works page 66 of the big book.
This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. We find out things about ourselves that we have been inclined to beat ourselves up about. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Democratic underground page 552 in the aa big book. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Do it every day for two weeks, and you will find you have come to mean it and to want it for them, and you will realize that where you used to feel bitterness and resentment and hatred, you now feel compassionate understanding and love. These instructions are for the above prayer big book, freedom from bondage, p. Page 552 after all this, it cant be denied that the big book paints a really definite picture of the result of holding resentments. The higher my expectations of other people are, the lower is my serenity. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation.
The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of. This aa group encourages dialogue about the 12 step program of action from the big book. Step four prayer freedom from resentment step 4 of the 12. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The twelve step prayers were created using the text of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. These are aspects of the alcoholics life and personality that are usually in effect before the alcoholic comes into aa and will continue unless the alcoholic actively works the steps each day.
He said, in effect if you have a resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or the thing that you resent, you will be free. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Bobs nightmare pages 171181 alcoholics anonymous number three alcoholics anonymous number three pages 182192. This book facilitates a definitive understanding of fundamental aa literature. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks. If you have a resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or the thing that you resent, you will be free. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Aa, the big book, the 12 steps, family, friends, structure in the. Step 4 big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 5, pp 63. This is the official website of the general service office g. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. It happened to me, and this is what i did about it. Yet we had been seeing another kind of flight, a spiritual liberation from this world, people who rose above their problems.
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