Power of Choice
Hi group!
I am curious how others interpret or use the following passage in their spiritual life.
"The fact is that most alcoholics have lost the power of choice in drink. Our so-called will power becomes practically non-existent ."
My Step One left me convicted that i cannot keep myself clean and sober; even sober I am powerless over picking up that first drink.
I "choose" to enlarge my spiritual life and my relationship with God, basically live the steps and completely let God solve the drink problem.
I asked an old timer today at a meeting what people mean when they say they "stay away from the first drink" or choose to not drink. He told me "sure, we have a choice." If we have a choice why continue to go to meetings?
A guy asked me to sponsor him and I want to make sure I am clear on this. I feel like if I have a choice I dont need to be in AA. I surrender the problem COMPLETELY to God, I cease fighting alcohol all together. If I can wake up and keep myself clean and sober there really is no need for me to be in AA. I also consoder myself recovered. The great paradox !
Best to all
Thanks for being here!
J