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DonaldS · 03-01-2010, 09:42 PM

I just can't cause a problem for myself on Step Two: Came to believe that a Power greater than myself could restore me to sanity.

I came to believe that a long time ago--probably, that is what has kept me alive to this point. I don't believe much in myself, but I do believe in the Power greater than myself.

I'll sleep on it tonight, and move on to Step Three.

keithj · 03-02-2010, 06:47 AM

Keep it simple my friend. Do I now believe, or am I even willing to believe, there is a power greater than myself?

The 4 requirements to commence (begin) spiritual growth:
Lay aside prejudice
Express even a willingness to believe in a Power greater than ourselves
Earnestly seek God
Ask yourself what spiritual terms mean to you

sugErspun · 03-02-2010, 08:13 PM

Well said Keith. I had to pray daily to set aside those things.."What I THINK I know"..

Step 2 is willingness to believe that the power to get me sober is available. NOT the belief itself.

Am I willing? What is the alternative?

That set aside prayer is particularly useful with these steps...because if I think I know what the power is, or how it will work, or what the result will be, I am denying the openess required for it to work.

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DonaldS Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Western USA Posts: 55	Moving on... I just can't cause a problem for myself on Step Two: Came to believe that a Power greater than myself could restore me to sanity. I came to believe that a long time ago--probably, that is what has kept me alive to this point. I don't believe much in myself, but I do believe in the Power greater than myself. I'll sleep on it tonight, and move on to Step Three.

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keithj Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,763	Keep it simple my friend. Do I now believe, or am I even willing to believe, there is a power greater than myself? The 4 requirements to commence (begin) spiritual growth: Lay aside prejudice Express even a willingness to believe in a Power greater than ourselves Earnestly seek God Ask yourself what spiritual terms mean to you

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sugErspun Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,697	Well said Keith. I had to pray daily to set aside those things.."What I THINK I know".. Step 2 is willingness to believe that the power to get me sober is available. NOT the belief itself. Am I willing? What is the alternative? That set aside prayer is particularly useful with these steps...because if I think I know what the power is, or how it will work, or what the result will be, I am denying the openess required for it to work.

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