". . . . . You can . . . make A. A. itself your 'higher power.' Here's a very large group of people who have solved their alcohol problem. . . . .many members . . . . have crossed the threshold just this way. . . . .their faith broadened and deepened. . . . transformed, they came to believe in a Higher Power. . . . ." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 27-28
No one was greater than I, at least in my eyes, when I was drinking. Nevertheless, I couldn't smile at myself in the mirror, so I came to A.A. where, with others, I heard talk of a Higher Power. I couldn't accept the concept of a Higher Power because I believed God was cruel and unloving. In desperation I chose a table, a tree, then my A.A. group, as my Higher Power. Time passed, my life improved, and I began to wonder about this Higher Power. Gradually, with patience, humility and a lot of questions, I came to believe in God. Now my relationship with my Higher Power gives me the strength to live a happy, sober life.
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
This one always stands out for me. I find (every year on 6/15) that I am so grateful that I never had a problem with the concept of God. I was raised under a religious doctrine that teaches me that God is loving, caring, forgiving and that I was put here for His purpose, His enjoyment and His love. He sent His Son to die for my sins and therefore because I believe I will have everlasting life.... I was the one who turned my back on Him, most days, except for those 'foxhole' prayers, I lost contact with my Father. Funny thing is, those foxhole prayers were always answered. The God I believe in had my life planned out long before I was ever born... I'm so thankful that He was always there. All I had to do was believe again......... Today, I am a grateful recovering alcoholic - Praise the Lord !
-- Edited by Doll at 22:40, 2007-06-14
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
