We were in a meeting a few days ago, and the topic and the focus of the meeting was the word God.
Of course the sharing was quite broad and wide in dimension. One member talked about his upbringing in a Roman Catholic elementary school and how badly he was treated by the Nuns.
Then, well into the meeting, one person shared about her love of a GOD acronym.
I am absolutely positive that this acronym was not new to me and that I had heard it before.
BUT it seems like I "really heard" when she said the below acronym at the meeting.
GOD.. Is The..
Great Out Doors.
GOD.. Is The..
Great Out Doors.
GOD.. Is The..
Great Out Doors.
GOD.. Is The..
Great Out Doors.
Two other very common and popular GOD acronyms.
GOD .. Is.. A..
Group Of Drunks.
GOD.. Is..
Good Orderly Direction.
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Please feel free to "add another GOD acronym" of your own.
Smiles..
I am certain I have never heard of GOD=Great Out Doors or Gift Of Desperation but I think both are fitting. My gift of desparation hit me like a bolt of lightning (in retrospect, it felt like a message from God) and got me into the rooms of AA; for that, I am forever greatful.
ReplyDeleteI think the Group of Drunks acronym can be helpful for people who are struggling to find a Higher Power. I know I struggled with it. But I wanted what others in the room had and I knew that having a Higher Power was an important part of it so I soldiered on. My spiritual awakening was definitely the slow variety.
Thanks Kathleen so very much for reading and commenting on this Post. Yes these acronyms can be a great help for some new members and old timers a well. Smiles and thanks again Kathleen.
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