'It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God’s will into all of our activities. "How can I best serve Thee—Thy will (not mine) be done.’" These are thoughts which must go with us constantly. We can exercise our will power along this line all we wish. It is the proper use of the will.' (Page 85, Big Book)
'Showing others who suffer how we were given help is the very thing which makes life seem so worthwhile to us now. Cling to the thought that, in God’s hands, the dark past is the greatest possession you have—the key to life and happiness for others. With it you can avert death and misery for them.' (Page 124, Big Book)
'Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us.' (Page 77, Big Book)
'God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Ask Him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. But obviously you cannot transmit something you haven’t got. See to it that your relationship with Him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others. This is the Great Fact for us.' (Page 164, Big Book)
Putting these together, I can ask God, every day, how I can place myself in a position where God can use my experiences, story, knowledge, action, and results to help others through me.
I can actively create opportunities by:
- hanging out with other people in recovery
- participating in recovery events
- doing service
- going to meetings
- getting there early and leaving late
- reaching out to those who are new or struggling
- building relationships with these people
- constantly asking God to work through me, before, during, and after such experiences.