![]() ![]() We shall not stray from God’s intended plan, God’s highest good, by asking if a thing is good for us. We shall not wander down a selfish path of self-indulgence by asking if a thing is good for us. To ask if something is good for us is a healthy behavior, not to be ashamed of, and will probably work out in the other person’s best interests too. It is not unhealthy selfishness to question if something is good for us. When we are soul searching, be it for the smaller or larger decisions we face during the day, we can learn to ask, is this good for me?… Is this what I really want?… Is this what I need?…Does this direction feel right for me?…or am I succumbing to the control and influence that I sometimes allow others to have over me? The Language of Letting Go – Codependency I pray that I may come to trust God more each day. I pray that with more power in my life will come more faith. ![]() And so our faith grows, little by little, day by day. We can believe that that cry is heard by God and that prayer is answered in due time. The soul’s progress is an increasing belief, then a cry for more faith, a plea to conquer all unbelief, all lack of trust. At the same time, a person is more conscious of his falling short of absolute trust in God. As a person feels the existence of God and His power, that person believes in Him more and more. It signifies the soul’s sincere desire for progress. Help Thou our unbelief.” This cry of the human heart is an expression of human frailty. Thus we grow.” Am I doing all I can to spread A.A. is even spreading outside the United States and is slowly becoming worldwide. This practice enables us to lend a hand to new groups, which are springing up all over the land. Those of us who travel drop in at other groups as often as we can. Little clusters of twos and threes and fives keep springing up in different communities, through contact with the larger centers. ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Working With Others, pg. You have to act the Good Samaritan every day, if need be.” A kindly act once in a while isnt enough. “Helping others is the foundation stone of your recovery. Peace of mind, serenity, and a stronger faith are sure to follow.Ĭopyright © 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. My responsible action brings me closer to the spiritual principles of the program - love and service. My willingness to do the Step is a growing experience that opens the door for new and honest relationships with the people I have harmed. My belief in a Higher Power is an essential part of my work on Step Nine forgiveness, timing, and right motives are the other ingredients. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. Do we lay the matter before our sponsor or spiritual adviser, earnestly asking God’s help and guidance - meanwhile resolving to do the right thing when it becomes clear, cost what it may?
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