We cannot come to believe in anything, until we carefully examine the evidence that is presented to us. AA does that with it's basic text. The 1st 40 pages of the book, convinced me that I was powerless over alcohol & needed a power greater than myself.
The experiences of the 1st one hundred people presented in the book was sufficient for me to make a beginning in my journey to recovery. That journey has spanned many years now.
Old ideas were cast aside & new ideas were taken up. The results were a restoration to sanity, that does not need a chemical to live a normal productive life.
Good morning Gonee! Another miracle of God brings this day to us..Yes not only coming to believe,the basic foundation for us to move forward but I also know that it is the strength of the God of my understanding that carries me through.It is not a crutch because I can't handle things myself as the world would say, no it is because we all walk with a "limp" but we make our way forward not with talks of false bravado and boasts of our own prowress but by faith in the grace and mercy of that Higher Power who gives us strength.When I am limping(and that is often)I strive to walk closer to God who allows me my strength,,I do not get this twisted...When I am weak,then I am strong ..in Gods strength!!!Thanks for the message ,I will take ,what I like to call the 'gifts of God"(situational Power) in our 2nd step and utilize them in any situation, a spoken word,a sponsor,something someone shares ,the group and the support of others.Have a blessed and productive day....The restoration...when our addiction and its accompanying insanity no longer control our lives!!!
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Selfishness-self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles.
