Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Phrases such as a day at a time, the big book, pressing buttons, hitting your knees, on the program, have a certain resonance for those within the fellowship, but to those outside the fellowship are meaningless and pat. The 9th step promises of alcoholics anonymous wayside house. There is a story in there named promises, promises page 145 aa grapevine may 1981 that i find very interesting. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development we will be amazed before we are halfway through. Much like the ninth step promises, the tenth step promises are a section of the big book where recovering alcoholics are promised peace and recovery from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Jan 20, 2018 9th step promises aa p 8384 any statement in the big book alcoholics anonymous that gives you hope is a promise.
If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. Apr 29, 2018 so i see the 9th step promises as really the promises that i receive from god when i have conscious contact with him. Recovery greeting card 9th step promises recoveryshop.
There exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to. However, the most well known and possibly most appealing aa promises, are the 9th step promises. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Being all powerful, he provided what we needed, if we kept close to him and performed his work well. Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. I heard early in program that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. The ninth step promises are a section of the big book where. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. The promises properly known as the 9th step promises if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. A we are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened automatically. At some point in our sobriety, we begin to believe in the promises of sobriety laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Its core treatment philosophy is based on a personal improvement plan that is outlined in 12 specific action steps. We shall be with you in the fellowship of the spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the road of happy destiny. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Some aa groups take inventory by examining the twelve traditions, one at a time, to determine how well they are living up to these principles. Aa promises alcoholics anonymous lionrock recovery. The promises are from pages 8384 of the big book and cover the promises of what will happen when we diligently work the steps of the 12 step program. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Recovery shop is home to many unique designs related to 12 step recovery groups such as aa, na, and alanon. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
Shop today and see why they call us the onestopshop for your recovery needs. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. The 10th step promises recovery from a hopeless state. The spiritual principle involved is that of forgiveness, not only from others but forgiveness of self, which can bring healing to both parties. The aa 9th step promises greeting card recovery shop. Step 3 3rd step promises when we sincerely took such a position, all sorts of remarkable things followed. The transparent film adds strength, rigidity and protection, which extends the life of bookmarks and other printed media such as walletverse cards. The promises chapter 6, page 8384 of the book, alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The 9th step promises women of grace, dignity, and sobriety. If a person follows the 12 steps as they are laid out in the big book, they are guaranteed a spiritual awakening, as long as they do so honestly.
Jesus is telling us that when we are makers of peace, that we become truly children of god. To many people, they represent the promises of aa, and so many would be surprised to know that each of the 12 steps has a promise associated with them. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 1,401 views. A we will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Lastly, i would like to share that the promises written in the aa big book move me to want to make those amends to which i resist. There are, however, additional promises in the big book.
Short aa big book listenings for daily meditation time. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half. We call these the ninth step promises, because theyre linked with the ninth step on page 83 of the big book. The hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. The 12 promises of aa are presented as part of working step 9, which involves making amends. A we will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. However, each step has promises associated with it. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. If our manner is calm, frank, and open, we will be gratified with the result. Step 9 is another one of the 12 steps, that initially appears most difficult, but the rewards of putting this principle into practice can be immense. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. Alcoholics anonymous is a 12 step program that, if worked thoroughly and honestly, will be a significant asset toward your recovery. The arch i build must be the result of following the specific directions in the big book. The big book of alcoholics anonymous includes 12 promises of sobriety that. This bookmark features the 9th step promises as they are found on pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. For a full view check out the friends of bill page. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us. However, take care not to use aa jargon or even worse psychobabble. The ninth step promises these promises begin to occur once we start working our step nine amends page 8384 from the book, alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. Remember though, these promises only apply to alcoholics working the steps. So i see the 9th step promises as really the promises that i receive from god when i have conscious contact with him.
I am just interested in hearing form other aa members thoughts about a 9th step promises window shade displayed next to the aa 12 step and 12 traditions window shades in an aa group. Hell, i even went to a meeting called the page eightythree promises meeting. The big book promises all of them, so far many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa step 9 of the 12 steps is a call for recovering alcoholics to make amends. We go to meetings to learn about the steps, we find ourselves a sponsor who.
Bible passages relating to step 9 of a 12 step program. The big book promises all of them, so far friends of bill w. If you have any questions about the promises and each step, talk to your sponsor or bring it up in your homegroup. The ninth step promises can be found through pages 8384 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. When you complete each of the 12 steps in the program of recovery, you will see these promises come true. The promises alcoholics anonymous of colorado springs. When a person begins their 12 step journey in alcoholics anonymous, it is with the hope that their life will change for the better as a direct result. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per son or persons with whom to take this intimate and con. There are, however, additional promises in the big. The promises bookmark features the 9th step promises from the alcoholics anonymous big book page 8384. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. The promises of aas big book hazelden betty ford foundation.
Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. Twelve step prayers alcoholics anonymous cleveland. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. These promises are only a few that appear in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. As the nations leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network throughout health care. The aa promises pages 8384 of the big book the aa promises if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. Specifically, they only apply to those whove reached the ninth step. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book.
The aa promises are found on pages 8384 of chapter 6, into action in alcoholics anonymous, also known as the big book written by bill wilson and dr. The whole point of recovery, is to not only regain the self that was lost to addiction, but to redefine yourself and the kind of life you are leading. The eighth and ninth steps are about making peace with those whom we have wronged, as much as is within us to do. The 9th step promises alcoholics anonymous district 12. The 147 promises of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The 9th step promises experience the big book aa big. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. Established on such a footing we became less and less interested in ourselves, our. The promises from pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through.
The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. The 9th step promises aa greeting card features butterflies on the front of the card with the 9th step promises from pgs. The ninth step promises are a section of the big book where recovering alcoholics are promised certain things. No conscious contact, no world of the spirit, no promises. Just as everyone has personal experience with the steps, the same goes for the promises. Jun 20, 2019 step 9 is another one of the 12 steps, that initially appears most difficult, but the rewards of putting this principle into practice can be immense. Recoveryshop the onestop shop for meeting materials, recovery items, and 12 step gifts. Those of us belonging to a religious denomination which requires confession must, and of. An overview of 9th step promises of aa the 9 th step promises are read at just about every single aa meeting. Reprinted from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with permission of a. The 12th step isnt a single step, rather it is the cumulative of all the prior steps that make up our design for living.
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