Topic of the Week, Words that begin with the letter "P"

[MajestyJo]

P is for Principles. Practice the principles in all your affairs.

The more I used the principles in my daily life, the more I learned to live life on life's terms. AA is a program meant for alcoholic's but the principles behind the Steps are used in many other programs.

Looking at the Principles Of The Steps,

1. Admission of powerlessness. / Honesty***
2. Reliance on a Higher Power. / Hope
3. Total surrender to God. / Faith
4. Moral inventory. / Courage
5. Admission of the exact nature of our wrongs. / Integrity
6. Commitment to total change. / Willingness
7. Prayer for wholeness. / Humility
8. Total willingness to amend. / Brotherly Love
9. Making amends where possible. / Reconciliation
10. Continuing inventory. /Perseverance
11. Prayer meditation, leading to improved conscious contact with God. / Awareness of God
12. Spiritual awakening, carrying the message and practicing the principles in all our affairs. / Service.

***My sponsor and I believed the principles of Step One is Honesty, Surrender, and Acceptance in order to work the Step 100%

Originally posted at Recovery Inn

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God would give me just enough light for the step I am on...that I would learn to walk by faith.