I would say that the God portion maybe substituted with "your brain is more powerful than you can ever imagine" that is your higher power. One of the ways to stay sober is to help other alcoholics, so just being at a meeting helps others. I hope you find your way but you have a map of what has worked for millions of people and it gives you so much. I know I am helped alot more with talking to people who are/were in trouble with alcohol rather than talking to a guy with a degree in a chair. I would try everything.