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Petunia · 12-02-2004, 07:44 AM

Struggling Alone

Each of us is a struggling soul. We had to struggle with our addictions for some time before we found this program, and eventually each struggling soul must face the realities of life. If we face the trials of life alone, we will fail.

But if we make our will one with our Higher Power in the Third Step, nothing will be too much to bear. After taking this Step, we will realize that we are one with God and that we don't have to struggle alone any longer.

Am I still struggling alone?

May I turn my will and my life
over to my Higher Power.

From the book Day by Day - Second Edition by Anonymous

exlibris · 12-02-2004, 07:58 AM

Petunia! What a great post!

It is my Higher Power that guides me through each day. I proved to myself that doing it on my own simply doesn't work. And boy did it take me a long time to realize that!

Bright Blessings!

Richard

bikewench · 12-02-2004, 08:08 AM

I was struggling till I read this.

Thank you for the reminder.

ChrisMan · 12-03-2004, 02:17 PM

Petunia,

ChrisMan here, professional go-it-aloner...
:hairout
...until I realized that it didn't work. Thanks for the reminder!
:xmas5

12-02-2004, 07:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Petunia {tap}{tap}...Is this thing on? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Getting There Posts: 276	A Thought for 12/2 - Struggling Alone Struggling Alone Each of us is a struggling soul. We had to struggle with our addictions for some time before we found this program, and eventually each struggling soul must face the realities of life. If we face the trials of life alone, we will fail. But if we make our will one with our Higher Power in the Third Step, nothing will be too much to bear. After taking this Step, we will realize that we are one with God and that we don't have to struggle alone any longer. Am I still struggling alone? May I turn my will and my life over to my Higher Power. From the book Day by Day - Second Edition by Anonymous

12-02-2004, 07:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
exlibris The Serenity Plus Plan Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Garden State Posts: 157	Petunia! What a great post! It is my Higher Power that guides me through each day. I proved to myself that doing it on my own simply doesn't work. And boy did it take me a long time to realize that! Bright Blessings! Richard __________________ Where thou art, that is home. Emily Dickinson O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done. Walt Whitman

12-03-2004, 02:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisMan Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 398	Petunia, ChrisMan here, professional go-it-aloner... :hairout ...until I realized that it didn't work. Thanks for the reminder! :xmas5 __________________ "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." -- Philo

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