Using Step 3

While practicing my alcoholism, the seeds that I planted were seeds of bad decision-making. I was real good at making bad decisions. Then it was time for me to be sober. The law also thought that might be a good idea. My attorney suggested that I start attending AA. At my first meeting I was told the third step was for ME. I was told to turn my will and life over to the care of God. At first glance that was impossible. God was a punishing God and I surely needed punishing. At that time I needed to be in control but I know today that control is only an illusion. Once I made the decision, out of desperation, to turn my life over to God, my decisions became more aligned with Gods will and good things started to happen.
This new concept of step 3 came from the people in the meeting. God was speaking through them. When I listened and put what I learned into practice, things changed for the better.
A famous author from the 70’s wrote that “there are areas in my life that I think are right but in reality are wrong.” Once I knew what the right path was, it was up to me to step out, take a leap of faith and make the journey, even though it didn’t feel right.
Practicing the right thing, over and over, and planting only good seeds, roses began to appear.
I now care for others, make better decisions, love myself more, and trust in God. I cannot see Him, but I know today, He loves me and wants me to be happy. Thank GOD for STEP 3 and the people who spoke the words that were God given.
John L, Editor