LISTEN, SHARE AND PRAY
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for December 21.
The theme 'Listen, Share and Pray' captures the heart of our daily walk. Listening, as we are taught on page 86, means surrendering our noisy wills to seek the divine direction in quiet meditation. Sharing is the very essence of Step Twelve—we carry the message to others, as described starting on page 89, keeping our sobriety by giving it away. And prayer, the Third and Seventh Step prayers (pages 63 and 76), aligns us with God's will. Together, these three actions form a continuous loop of growth: we listen to receive guidance, we share to stay connected, and we pray to renew our dependence. On page 85, we learn that the daily reprieve from our alcoholism depends on our spiritual condition—a condition maintained by these very practices.
When you pray today, are you listening for an answer as much as you are speaking your requests?
Start each day with Einstein's Big Book perspective — a quiet moment before the world gets loud.
This is Recovery Einstein's original Big Book perspective on the day's theme — not the official AA Daily Reflections text. For the official reflection, follow the aa.org link above. Page references are to Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book), 4th Edition.
Quick answers
What is the AA Daily Reflection for December 21?
The theme for December 21 is “Listen, Share and Pray.” The theme 'Listen, Share and Pray' captures the heart of our daily walk.
When you pray today, are you listening for an answer as much as you are speaking your requests?
On page 85, we learn that the daily reprieve from our alcoholism depends on our spiritual condition—a condition maintained by these very practices. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 83-87; Chapter 7, page 89)