KNOW GOD; KNOW PEACE
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for May 15.
Ah, this theme cuts right to the heart of our journey. In the Big Book, we learn that peace is not something we can force—it's a natural result of coming into harmony with a Power greater than ourselves. On page 50, the agnostic is reminded: "When we saw that our problem was a spiritual one, we ceased to fight anyone or anything." That surrender is the beginning of peace. [Page 50].
Later, the Promises on pages 83-84 tell us that "we will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it" and "we will know a new freedom and a new happiness." That's the peace that comes from knowing God—not a theological concept, but a living connection that transforms our daily lives. [Pages 83-84]. The moment we stop trying to manage our own lives and let that Higher Power guide us, the chaos settles. It's the difference between being in the middle of a storm and finding the still center within it.
Where in your life today are you still fighting instead of trusting that knowing God can bring you peace?
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 May 15?
The theme for May 15 is “Know God; Know Peace.” Ah, this theme cuts right to the heart of our journey.
Where in your life today are you still fighting instead of trusting that knowing God can bring you peace?
That surrender is the beginning of peace. [Page 50]. (Big Book: Chapter 4 (We Agnostics) & Chapter 6 (Into Action), pages 46-50 and 83-87)