As we work Step Ten on a regular basis, we will continue to turn to our Higher Power for help.
Step Ten is never worked alone. As we work this Step on a regular basis, we will continue to turn to our Higher Power for help. This is the difference between occasional prayer and a continuous spiritual relationship. My Higher Power is not a 911 service I call only during a crisis; it is the operating system of my life.
I need help not just with the big things, but with the daily maintenance—the patience for traffic, the kindness for a difficult co-worker, the humility to say sorry. Turning over these small things builds the muscle of trust. It keeps the spiritual channel open and ensures that my recovery is fueled by a Power greater than myself, which is the only way to sustain continuous effort without burnout.
I will establish three specific moments today (e.g., starting work, mid-day meal, walking into the meeting) where I consciously pause and ask my Higher Power for help with the small, necessary maintenance items.
Today’s Reminder
Regular Step Ten work transforms crisis-based prayer into a continuous, conscious relationship with my Higher Power.
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Curated by members of the Al-Anon community for Daily Growth, LLC. Grounded in the Twelve Steps and the contemplative tradition of Al-Anon.