A Wave
January 8, 2025
Three readings. A song that says the rest. And inspiration for whatever this day is here to teach.
Read — the readings that opened the day
Anonymous
“Everyone who comes into A.A. knows from bitter experience that he or she can’t drink. I know that drinking has been the cause of all my major troubles or has made them worse. Today, now that I have found a way out, I will hang on to A.A. with both hands.”
Adapted from Twenty Four Hours a Day
“When the human being awakens to the Spirit, it begins to open to the full capacity of God’s being. The effect is not merely the transmission of an idea or message, but rather the embodiment of the mystical life. This fusion is the idea that God has sent His holy Spirit to human beings. God not only transmits his word, message, or ideas, but also His being & holiness as well. This awakening to an awareness that God dwells deep inside is a form of mystical integration and transformation.”
“Much has already been said about receiving strength, inspiration, and direction from Him who has all knowledge and power. If we have carefully followed directions, we have begun to sense the flow of His Spirit into us. To some extent we have become God-conscious. We have begun to develop this vital sixth sense. But we must go further and that means more action.”
Adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous
“The Holy Spirit will be glad when He has brought you home and you no longer need His guidance. The ego does not regard itself as part of you. The Holy Spirit, who leads to God, translates communication into being, just as He ultimately translates perception into knowledge. You do not lose what you communicate. The Holy Spirit communicates only what each one can give to all. He never takes anything back, because He wants you to keep it. Therefore, His teaching begins with the lesson: "To have, give all to all.”