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The Twelve Steps:
A Guide for Living Faithfully
This is the seventh in a series of short essays by members of the
Faith Partners ministry at House of Hope on the Twelve
Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, how they serve as the basis
for recovery from many addictions, and their application to
people of faith.
The seventh step is: “Humbly ask God to remove these shortcomings.”
My God and my Creator, I am now willing to listen to your voice during my every waking moment, where in the past I would only be aware of your presence when it suited me. I pray that you will guide me down the path of hope, caring, and love, and away from the self-destructive behavior I have chosen in the past.
I believe that my happiness and contentment will be determined by how I treat my family, loved ones, and strangers. If I choose to be critical and unforgiving, I know that this will harden my heart to the love you have made abundant. If I can accept your forgiveness for my failings, I know that I will live life with a contented heart
—Dennis Anderson
House of Hope’s Faith Partners Team Ministry
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