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NewOscarT


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So I am starting step two.. I was raised Catholic, Still believe I am a devoted Catholic, Well I shouldn't say that, If I was a devoted Catholic then that would mean I should have no problem believing in God,, That's part of my confusion,, Since I've been attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings I've come to believe without a doubt that there is a power or a higher power in them rooms, I feel that serenity the tranquility and a positive atmosphere as soon as I walk through the doors, I've come to believe that that is the higher power that works within Alcoholics Anonymous,.. This might sound weird but I still believe in the Virgin Mary 100% but I have a problem with God, I'm not sure why I just do, My sponsor told me to describe my higher power and I'm not sure whether I should describe the higher power in the rooms or if I should describe the Virgin Mary as my higher power or if I should say that God is my higher power,, I don't just want to say anything just to get step two done I want to be completely honest about it,, Did anyone go through something similar while doing their step two, Am I overthinking it,?? I would love to hear some suggestions on how I can go about this any comments would be highly appreciated thank you.



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Here is the step two direction from the Big Book.

"We needed to ask ourselves but one short question. "Do I now believe, or am I even willing to believe, that there is a Power greater than myself?" As soon as a man can say that he does believe, or is willing to believe, we emphatically assure him that he is on his way. It has been repeatedly proven among us that upon this simple cornerstone a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built."

Sounds to me like step two is in the bag for you. Time to make that step three decision and get started on step four.



-- Edited by Fyne Spirit on Wednesday 29th of March 2017 04:07:14 AM

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Question for you NewOscar, ... Explain how there could even be a Virgin Mary if there was no God ??? ...

Like you, I FEEL God in the rooms every time I walk through those doors ... I see a group of 'hopeless' drunks able to set aside their differences long enough to change there lives and recover ... the fact I am in recovery is noth'n short of a miracle itself ...

 

Love ya and God Bless,

Pappy



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