The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. The twelve step prayers were created using the text of the big book of. The text used to develop the prayers are shown at the end of the prayer in parenthesis. Step over to the nearest barroom and try a little controlled drinking. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Sometimes, it isnt long resentment we must deal with, but a sudden, consuming rage. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Page 325 i realized i had to get rid of it a resentment toward his mother, for my reprieve was running out, and if i didnt get rid of it i was going to. Aug 24, 2014 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. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. I picked up the book how to write a novel in 90 days. 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.
Sexual conductharm done t o others read carefully big book pages 6870. Read the big book, page 67, last paragraph through first paragraph on page 68. Thats the way my drinking began, as a way to make the pain go away. The 24hour plan page 5 and first things first page 32 have helped many of us cope with such a rage, although we didnt see how they possibly could until we actually tried themand. 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. We asked god to help us show the same tolerance, pity, and patience that we would cheerfully grant a sick friend.
On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Big book fourth edition reflects todays diverse membership. From the big book, 3rd edition now page 417 from the 4th edition acceptance is the answer. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big book. Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly all. 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. When franklin delano roosevelt died in 1945, he was praised for the significant advances african americans made during his administration.
The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. Step four prayer freedom from resentment step 4 of the 12. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. These instructions are for the below prayer big book, freedom from bondage, p. These are intended for further study and should not be taken out of context. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. People can get a perverse satisfaction in feeding their resentments. Resentment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book. My resentments my character defects resentment prayer on page. The author said to just write three pages a day, and i figured, i can do this.
Big book aa page 552 keyword found websites listing. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on. Alcoholism expectations are premeditated resentments i heard this at an aa meeting tonight and it hit home. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. The explicit musts of the big book page 1 the explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. I mentioned on my recent radio show the healing power of prayer that i would post the big book s resentment prayer. My serenity is inversely proportional to my expectations. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an.
That is why having a jump starter on hand is very important. On page 31 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, in the chapter entitled more about alcoholism it says. The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67 instructions. Twelve steps to live without resentment hazelden betty ford.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Review of angers and resentments pages 64 to 67 aa big book author. Expectations are premeditated resentments soberrecovery. 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 be.
Spine wear at top and bottom with a 1 inch tear on front top. 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. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. The twelve step prayers were created using the text of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Many times the only thing that keeps us from being free of resentments is the fear of being without them. We saw that these resentments must be mastered, but how. They prove to almost anyones satisfaction that its never too late to try alcoholics anonymous. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. In fact, one of the possible names for aa then was, the james. Core character defects 4 study from the bottom of page 63 to the end of page 65 and then follow its instructions.
Choose from reading a page, or two from the big book then opening up to. Just typed this up for a friend, and since i had it transcribed, thought i would share it here as well. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. Diagnose yourself with a little controlled drinking. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below.
Resentment in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. So i figured i would post it here so i have it handy. If you will ask in prayer for everything you want for yourself to be given to them, you will be free. Jun 18, 2006 change is important if you want to move ahead.
Big book personal stories part iii they lost nearly. To doublecheck this, see the section on the serenity prayer, page 18. The higher my expectations of other people are, the. Alcoholics anonymous first edition, second printing 1941 big book. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism.
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 anonymous. Big book, page 3, line 11 62 we, who have recovered from serious drinking, are miracles of mental health. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. People in the twelve step program ask a higher power for help in letting resentments go. My hope is that these prayers will provide a framework for you to develop your own or expand on the wording below. Previous owners name on inside front and back boards with personal library plate on front blank page. The explicit musts found in alcoholics anonymous 3rd. The last smile in sunder city introduces us to the wily private investigator fetch phillips, seemingly a brazen and confident jackofalltrades, but at his core a wounded and traumatized war veteran. Big book, page 3, line 14 63 whether the family goes on a spiritual basis or not, the alcoholic member has to if he would recover.
Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. 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. 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. 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. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober. This is a big inconvenience, especially when it suddenly stops working while youre still on the road. Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it.
There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Aa history what does the bigbook say about resentment. The greatest enemies of us alcoholics are resentment, jealousy, frustration, and fear. I thought, if really want to write, its time to start.
Page 145 i cant afford resentments against anyone, because they are the buildup of another drunk. 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. We began to see that the world and its people really dominated us. When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Learning the process of overcoming resentment literally saves the lives of people who are afflicted with the disease of alcoholism. If you have resentment you want to be free of, if you will pray for the person or thing that you resent, you will. The big book of alcoholics anonymous includes the story of a woman whose drinking landed her in jail twice and nearly ruined her third. After all this, it cant be denied that the big book paints a really definite picture of the result of holding resentments. Thank you god for your help and strength with this resentment. Alcoholics anonymous first edition second printings for sale. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. You can use this as an alternative to the typical approach you do when jumpstarting a battery. As part of his rehabilitation he commenced to present his conceptions to.
Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. 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. In that state, the wrongdoing of others, fancied or real, had power to actually kill. 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. Democratic underground page 552 in the aa big book. The new edition, which comes off press in november 2001, contains the experience of 42 sober alcoholics 24 new and 16 keepers from the third edition and represents a wide spectrum of ages, beliefs. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. Page 67 of the book, alcoholics anonymous, states, resentment is the number one offender. We do not like to pronounce any individual as alcoholic, but you can quickly diagnose yourself. 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 be at. Aa, the big book, the 12 steps, family, friends, structure in the. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. This prayer comes from the chapter to the agnostic, primarily pages 47 and 48.
The big books way to be rid of resentment pages 63 67. If you will ask in prayer for everything you want for yourself to. Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. One editorial said black americans had lost the best friend they ever had in the white house.
Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. We were prepared to look for it from an entirely different angle. From an aa members story, freedom from bondage page 552 of the big book. How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. 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.