My AA sponsor and I have both been feeling just a little "pissy" towards some of the people in our lives lately; and, as alcoholics, we know that resentments --left to fester-- can lead us to drink. My sponsor suggested that both of us read from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, page 552-553, every day for two weeks. It says, basically, that in order to relieve resentments, we just need to pray for the person we're resentful about. It says to ask, in prayer, for the things we want for ourselves to be granted the other person. It says to do THAT every day for two weeks, as well.
In the Big Book, Chapter 5, page 64, it states, "Resentment is the 'number one' offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else." In the Bible (NIV), Job 5:2 says, "Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple." I'm thinking that praying for someone, every day for two weeks, sounds like an excellent alternative to a resentment that leads to drinking again and, eventually, death. Because drinking again will turn me into a fool and resentment, according to the bible, kills a fool!
So, I'm off to read pages 552-553, pray for a few folks, and stay sober and alive one more day! :-)
