11th Step

"At the moment we are trying to put our lives in order. But this is not an end in itself."

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, pg. 77~

“Once an alcoholic, always and alcoholic.' Commencing to drink after a period of sobriety, we are in a short time as bad as ever.” - Pg. 33 - More About Alcoholism

" I had always believed in a Power greater that myself. I had often pondered these things. I was not an atheist. Few people really are, for that means blind faith in the strange proposition that this universe originated in a cipher and aimlessly rushes nowhere."

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Bill's Story, pg. 10~

"Burn the idea into the consciousness of every man that he can get well regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he trust in God and clean house."

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Working With Others, pg. 98~

Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God's will into all of our activities. 'How can I best serve Thee - Thy will ( not mine ) be done.' These are thoughts which must go with us constantly. We can exercise our will power along this line all we wish. It is the proper use of the will. - Pg. 85 - Into Action

"God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Ask Him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, A Vision For You, pg. 164~

“Live and let live is the rule. If you both show a willingness to remedy your own defects, there will be little need to criticize each other.” - Pg. 118 - To Wives

"An alcoholic in his cups is an unlovely creature."

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Bill's Story, pg. 16~

"We, in our turn, sought the same escape with all the desperation of

drowning men. What seemed at first a flimsy reed, 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."

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, There Is A Solution, pg. 28~

“Cling to the thought that in God's hands, the dark past is the greatest possession you have - the key to life and happiness for others. With it you can avert death and misery for them.” - Pg. 124 - The Family Afterward