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"I humbly offered myself to God, as I then understood Him, to do with me as He would. I placed myself unreservedly under His care and direction. I admitted for the first time that of myself I was nothing; that without Him I was lost. I ruthlessly faced my sins and became willing to have my new-found Friend take them away, root and branch. I have not had a drink since."

Alcoholics Anonymous
Bill's Story
page 13

I credit Alcoholics Anonymous for my growing relationship with God. I came to A.A. with a childhood belief in God -- A.A. convinced me to actually trust my thinking. The pain and hopelessness that came from years of alcohol abuse, provided me with a willingness to try a different approach. That willingness combined with the suggestion of surrendering my will to God offered by Alcoholics Anonymous is what gave me the courage to make that initial step of faith.

Looking back, with the perspecitive of a post-game analyst (or Monday morning quarterback), I see that I really didn't sacrafice much. Although it seemed like a big deal at the time, I merely traded my old way of doing things or my will (which wasn't really working out that well for me anyway) for a way of living that had proven successful for other alcholics. My faith and greater understanding of God began with that small gift.

In his book, "The Good Book and the Big Book," Dick B. relates how Dr. Bob condensed the program into four basic ideas or spiritual challenges: trust God, clean house, love, and serve.

Let go and let God.



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