Daily Reflection

JULY 19
FALSE PRIDE
Many of us who had thought ourselves religious awoke to
the limitations of this attitude. Refusing to place God first,
we had deprived ourselves of His help.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 75
Many false notions operate in false pride. The need for
direction to live a decent life is satisfied by the hope
experienced in the A.A. Fellowship. Those who have
walked the way for years—a day at a time—say that a Godcentered
life has limitless possibilities for personal growth.
This being so, much hope is transmitted by the elder A.A.s.
I thank my Higher Power for letting me know that He
works through other people, and I thank Him for our
trusted servants in the Fellowship who aid new members to
reject their false ideals and to adopt those which lead to a
life of compassion and trust. The elders in A.A. challenge
the newcomers to "Come To"—so that they can "Come to
Believe." I ask my Higher Power to help my unbelief.