The 9th Step Promises of Alcoholics Anonymous
“We are going to know a new freedom and happiness.”
“We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.”
“We will comprehend the word serenity.”
“We will know peace.”
“No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.”
“That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear.”
“We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.”
“Self-seeking will slip away.”
“Our whole attitude and outlook on life will change.”
“Fear of people and economic insecurity will leave us.”
“We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us.”
“We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.”
Want to understand what each promise means? Read our guide to the 9th Step Promises where we explain each promise and how it relates to working the Steps.
Downloadable and Printable AA Promises (9th Step Promises)
Conclusion
The AA Promises, or 9th Step Promises, can be overwhelming.
However, the AA Big Book says,
“Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly.” And one more promise, “They will always materialize if we work for them.”