Tuesday 20 February 2024

AS BILL SEES IT #essentialsofrec #Faith #BillW #freedom


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The Coming of Faith


In my own case, the foundation stone of freedom from fear is that of faith: a faith that, despite all worldly appearances to the contrary, causes me to believe that I live in a universe that makes sense.

To me, this means a belief in a Creator who is all power, justice, and love; a God who intends for me a purpose, a meaning, and a destiny to grow, however little and haltingly, toward His own likeness and image. Before the coming of faith I had lived as an alien in a cosmos that too often seemed both hostile and cruel. In it there could be no inner security for me.

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“When I was driven to my knees by alcohol, I was made ready to ask for the gift of faith. And all was changed. Never again, my pains and problems notwithstanding, would I experience my former desolation. I saw the universe to be lighted by God’s love; I was alone no more.”

~ 1. GRAPEVINE, JANUARY 1962 ~
~ 2. LETTER, 1966 ~

© 1967 by Alcoholics Anonymous ® World Services, Inc
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