Step we are on: Three
Chapter: 5 "How It Works"
Subject: Step Three, Meet God, Decision
Page 63 – continued
Good morning. Let's get right to the practical 'taking' of Step Three.
- Which Step are we on now
We were now at Step Three.
- How do we begin the Third Step Prayer?
Many of us said to our Maker, as we understood Him: "God, I offer myself to Thee-to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will.
- What else do I want to be free of?
Take away my difficulties,
- Why do I pray that they will be removed?
that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of
Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life.
- How long do I really want to do His will?
May I do Thy will always!"
- What must we do before taking this Step?
- We thought well before taking this step making sure we were ready; that we could at last abandon ourselves utterly to Him.
- How do we take this Step? Two sentences
- We found it very desirable to take this spiritual step with an understanding person, such as our wife, best friend or spiritual adviser. But it is better to meet God alone than with one who might misunderstand.
While it is true that this step means making a decision, equally important is the fact that this step represents contact with God. It is a communication with Him that that for many represents a reunion, the first meeting they have had with God in a very long time.
Tomorrow
- Must we pray this prayer exactly as written?
- If we reword it, can we leave out part of the meaning?
- If every action begins with a decision, are we now ready to begin?
- If honestly and humbly prayed, WHAT will be the results?
- Now that we have decided to take the Steps, how do we go about it?
Peace and Love,
Danny S – RLRA
Real Live Recovered Alcoholic
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