I believe that if prayer works for you, you should keep at it. Essentially,
to me, prayer entails thinking about other people.
I don't read the Big Book other than at meetings. It's okay, but it was
published 75 years ago and a lot has changed in medicine, psychology, etc.
As for the sponsors that I've had, I respect them for the time that they spent with
me and that they have been sober for a significant amount of time. However, I only
take their advice concerning staying away from a drink. As for advice on financial, love life,
work matters, I ask people who are successful in each of those areas.