Nobody's perfect, that's for sure. But I have stumbled upong this prayer and it is a good way to start out my day in AA. Having worked the 12 Steps, and continuing to work them, my life is a thousand times better. This prayer reminds me of what my focus is today. I think I will get back to this, as amorning affirmation. Hope you all enjoy, and note, the use of the phrase.. "to the best of my ability".
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"Today, to the best of my ability, I will be honest. I will keep my thoughts and my actions based in reality and fact. I will tell the truth. I will adapt to situations and yet I will stay loyal to my chosen ideals. I will be direct in my dealings with others. I will ask for what I want and need, and refrain from manipulating others for my own gain. I will play fair in my arena of life today.
To the best of my ability, I will act on faith. When in doubt, I will contact someone that I trust will tell me the truth about my circumstances, thoughts or feelings. I will seek someone who has success in the area of living in which I am troubled for their guidance. I will not leave my plans to chance. When faced with a major decision, I will stop and recite the 7th Step prayer when I feel my strength slipping. If I question someone's comments, I will take it upon myself to search out the facts in an effort to discover the reality of the situation. I will ask God to direct my thinking. I will recall the experiences of others, and have confidence and trust that their results can be mine as well.
To the best of my ability, I will act as if I have hope. In all my activities and affairs of the day, I will move ahead even though I may think it is hopeless. I will contact someone who I know has found success in life for support and direction. I will look back upon some of my recent little victories, including the simple fact that I did not drink today. I will trust my instincts today as being God given. I will believe that my dreams are possible, if I work hard to realize them.
