Since the word "God" is generic, I use God as a substitute for Tao, or Way. As far as the 5th, 6th, 7th Steps I articulate the prayers and communication as words that are offered to the Tao, and the Tao will do what the Tao will do.
As the old saying goes, "When in Rome do as the Romans do". I don't want to ruffle the feathers of group. Dr. Dwayne Dyer has a book, "Change your thoughts, change your life" based on the Tao.