March 25 -- Reflection of the Day: If a compulsive gambler wants to live successfully in society, he or she must replace the power of gambling over his/her life with the power of something else--preferably positive, at least neutral, but not negative. That is why we say to the agnostic newcomer: If you can't believe in God, find a positive power that is as great as the power of your addiction, and give it the power and dependence you gave to your addiction. In Gamblers Anonymous, the agnostic is left free to find his or her Higher Power. and can use the principles of the Program and the therapy of the meetings to aid in rebuilding his/her life.
Will I go out of my way to work with newcomers?
Today I Pray: May the Power of the Gamblers Anonymous Program work its miracles equally for those who believe in a personal God or in a Universal spirit or in the strength of the group itelf, or for those who define their higher Power in their own terms, religious or not. If newcomers are disturbed by the religiosity of the Program, may I welcome them on their own spiritual terms. May I recognize that we are all spiritual beings.
Today I Will Remember: To each his own spirituality.
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