6. Definitely not!
7. Wisdom so I can differentiate between what is right or wrong for me and even though I may not want to do what is right the power to do it despite myself!
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Step 11, Questions # 6 and 7
Posted on 11/07/09, 03:36 pm
6. Am I afraid to express my honest feelings to God? (p. 94, Twelve X Twelve)
7. For what knowledge do I need to ask God? (p. 94, Twelve x Twelve)
7. For what knowledge do I need to ask God? (p. 94, Twelve x Twelve)
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Reply #1 11/07/09 11:17pm
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Reply #2 11/09/09 2:40am
I tend to turn away from God when I'm struggling with stuff. It's such a relief when I turn back and realise He's still there.
And I agree with Ziporah, asking for wisdom. -
Reply #3 11/09/09 10:20am
Pg. 94 12X12
The eleventh step guides us to ask only for knowledge of God's will for us and the power to carry that out. Since we have turned our will and lives over to the care of this HP, it makes little sense for us to spend our prayer time giving God instructions. (I love that last sentence)
Does this mean we are never to discuss our needs and problems in prayer, never express our feelings, fears, or desire. Clearly, if we are to develop a vital relationship with a Higher Power, we will need to bring into our prayers all the things that concern us. We pray about these things, not so we can get our way, but so we can bring our will regarding them into alignment with God's will. -
Reply #4 11/11/09 5:28am
Bubbles, you say it so much better! -
Reply #5 11/11/09 9:52am
Hi Zip: This is not original with me, it comes from the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. Yes, it is so good to read these comforting words.
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