Step Seven
September 1
Our character defects…have caused us a great deal of suffering throughout our lives and prevented us from completely aligning ourselves with our Higher Power’s will for us….
September 2
As the reality of our shortcomings sinks in, we can bring them, in humility, to our Higher Power….
September 11
If we are fearful, we can gently and courageously allow ourselves to consider the possibility of surrendering our familiar defects, trusting that our Higher Power will not give us more than we can handle…
September 13
They can help us see shortcomings that we have been unable to recognize on our own….
October 29
As addicts, we are accustomed to seeking instant gratification. But in recovery, most of us experience gradual improvement rather than sudden transformations….
November 15
The power of this step is in the asking, not in the result. Asking is a very powerful act—it expresses a deepening surrender on our part….
