An A.A. Reflection In Preparing “For Those Who Still Suffer …”  

Let us resist the proud assumption that since God has enabled us to do well in one area we are destined to be a channel of saving grace for everybody. – A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 232. 

A.A. groups exist to help alcoholics achieve sobriety. Large or small, firmly established or brand new, speaker, discussion or study, each group has but one reason for being: to carry the message to the still suffering alcoholic. The group exists so that the alcoholic can find a new way of life, a life abundant in happiness, joy, and freedom. To recover, most alcoholics need the support of a group of other alcoholics who share their experiences, strength and hope. Thus my sobriety, and our program’s survival, depends upon my determination to put first things first. – A.A. Book Daily Reflections. 

I Win Either Way (Song of Comfort for Those Who Suffer). 

 Libby Allen. 

Search me, O Lord … and see if there is any wicked way in me. – Ps. 139:23-4. 
Clearly the psalmist desires spiritual cleansing. Pleading for the Lord to search for hidden sin, he prays, “Search me, O Lord … and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Ps. 139:23-24. Pausing to give the Lord the opportunity for a full and unconditional inspection, he then surrenders to the righteous ways of the Lord that would keep him spiritually healthy. 
Even if you are feeling good about yourself, it is time for your checkup! Only the Lord knows the true condition of our heart, and only He can forgive, heal, and lead us to a cleansed life and productive future. – Joe Stowell. Daily Bread. 

Prayer: Lord, You know me better than I know myself. Search the deepest parts of my heart for anything that is displeasing to You. Cleanse me of my wandering ways and lead me in Your good and righteous way. The Lord’s work is not over when we receive salvation, it has just begun. Amen. 

INSIGHT: In discussing the greatness of The Lord, we say the Lord is all knowing (omniscient), everywhere present (omnipresent), and all powerful (omnipotent). In Psalm 139 David gives us descriptions of all three. God’s perfect knowledge and understanding are pictured in verses 1-6, His continual presence is praised in verses 7-12, and His mighty power is in view in verses 13-18. We serve the Lord who is both great and good, a Lord who is big enough for all we will ever face. 

How Great is Our God. – Chris Tomlin. 

Chris Tomlin – How Great Is Our God (World Edition) from chris-tomlin on GodTube.

The Godhead Three in One, Father Spirit Son. 
The Lion and the Lamb, The Lion and the Lamb. 
Name above all names, Worthy of our praise. 
My heart will sing, How great is our God.