Second, alcoholics recover their faith in a Power greater than themselves. They admit that they're helpless by themselves and they call on that Higher Power for help. They surrender their lives to God, as they understand Him. They put their drink problem in God's hands and leave it there. They recover their faith in a Higher Power that can help them. Have I recovered my faith?
I fear that the frequent references to God may put many people off. Most AA members have heard from friends who could benefit from a 12-step program that they would never consider going because of the religious overtones of the meetings. That is unfortunate because there are so many in the program who don't believe in God or, like me, have a specific God in mind when considering their Higher Power and yet go on to know a wonderful new life as the direct result of this program. Sobriety is such a gift to all who find it that it's a shame to avoid it over something so trivial. I am sure that our common Higher Power, whatever it is, is as accepting of Atheists and Agnostics as it is of people of varying religious beliefs. I wish you all a spiritual and sober 24 hours.
Mike
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