One of those things I find myself reading are those things by those like the rest of us, sober alcoholics, expressing their thoughts on how this program works for them. Most of them tell us their ideas, they have grown into over time, which become very spiritual and help them to become peaceful and happy.
Of course it is a description of their relationship with their Higher Power. How they have come to realize how much the God of their understanding has given them what we all need. Their need to surrender and follow this way of life and to become humble. They see their Higher Power totally in charge, and themselves able to step back and to not draw attention on themselves, but to freely give of themselves to those who desire sobriety. Not to be in charge, but helpful.
It helps me to open my mind and to pay attention to why I am here. I am here to do what I have learned from my old sponsor and those old timers. Things I so desperately needed to help me to stay sober a day at a time. To go to meetings with others who are like myself. To listen and share. To continue to learn and to continue to grow in faith, hope, and love.
Often I am reminded of just how human I am and not a saint. To try to do my God’s will, but to remember I will often stumble and have to learn to pick myself up and step back and ask for my Higher Power’s help and that of those who continue to help me to stay sober. I am grateful for all of which my God has given me, and all the love and compassion I have received in here. It has helped me to stay sober and live a better life.