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best · 06-28-2006, 10:07 PM

From a Christian perspective, you already have a sponsor... The Holy Spirit.
From an AA perspective, the steps are not a test that we need finish as fast as we can... They are a way of life that we would use daily.
Through bible studies and reading the bible, I found the steps and worked them as I learned them. If you are praying daily and reading God's word daily, I see no great rush towards working the steps. You already have the first three and use them daily.

I have a problem
I can't fix it
God please help me

Love and kindness towards others.
Forgiveness towards others and towards self.
Amends towards others and towards self.
Quality of behavior

By reading the Big Book and the Bible, you will gain understanding of what is good and right. As you settle into the new job and find meetings on a regular basis, you will also find someone you are guided to as a sponsor.

06-28-2006, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,166	From a Christian perspective, you already have a sponsor... The Holy Spirit. From an AA perspective, the steps are not a test that we need finish as fast as we can... They are a way of life that we would use daily. Through bible studies and reading the bible, I found the steps and worked them as I learned them. If you are praying daily and reading God's word daily, I see no great rush towards working the steps. You already have the first three and use them daily. I have a problem I can't fix it God please help me Love and kindness towards others. Forgiveness towards others and towards self. Amends towards others and towards self. Quality of behavior By reading the Big Book and the Bible, you will gain understanding of what is good and right. As you settle into the new job and find meetings on a regular basis, you will also find someone you are guided to as a sponsor. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?