SHORTCOMINGS REMOVED
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for July 20.
This theme points straight to Step 7, where we humbly ask God to remove our shortcomings [Page 76]. It's not about self-improvement or willpower — it's about surrender. The Big Book says we 'cease fighting anything or anyone' [Page 84] and that God does for us what we cannot do for ourselves. Shortcomings are removed gradually as we practice Steps 10 and 11 daily [Pages 86-87]. The Promises assure us that 'we will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it' [Page 83] — that's the fruit of having our shortcomings lifted, not by our effort, but by a Power greater than ourselves.
What shortcoming have you been trying to remove on your own that you could humbly ask God to take from you today?
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 July 20?
The theme for July 20 is “Shortcomings Removed.” This theme points straight to Step 7, where we humbly ask God to remove our shortcomings [Page 76].
What shortcoming have you been trying to remove on your own that you could humbly ask God to take from you today?
The Promises assure us that 'we will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it' [Page 83] — that's the fruit of having our shortcomings lifted, not by our effort, but by a Power greater than ourselves. (Big Book: Chapter 6, pages 76 and 83-87)