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People believe that each tribe had its own special relationship to
the superior forces which govern the universe and that the job of each set
of tribal beliefs was to fulfill its own tasks without worrying about what
others were doing. Vine Deloria
Jr. Lakota Perhaps there is
a better way--we think so. For we are now on a different basis; the basis
of trusting and relying upon God. We trust infinite God rather than our
finite selves. We are in the world to play the role He assigns. Just to
the extent that we do as we think He would have us, and humbly rely on
Him, does He enable us to match calamity with
serenity. Big Book
pg. 68 Reprinted with
permission A.A.W.S. It is easy to let
up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are
headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. We are not cured
of alcoholism. What we have is a daily reprieve contingent on the
maintenance of our spiritual condition. 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. Big Book
pg. 85 Reprinted with
permission A.A.W.S. Creator keep our feet walking the road you gave us.
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