Hi Dick,
It's really a shame that
some in AA forget Step 11 in the Big Book. "Sought through prayer
and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying
only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that
out"
In early sobriety we are told to find God and improve our
conscious contact. I was dry for 3 years before I understood what Step 3 meant.
I had a longing to understand so I started to go to a church that was suggested
by a friend in AA. I thought the preacher was in AA because he was saying
things that related to what I was hearing in the rooms. I wanted more......so I
kept going to church. It was there that I had my "awakening". I
was saved and then baptized; proclaiming Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior!
This brings me to my first sentence....my sponsor fired me
recently because I am spending more time in church than I am 12 stepping other
women. What she doesn't understand is that while I am serving at my church I am
allowing myself the opportunity to help someone who may have an alcohol problem
by telling them that there is a solution. To make a long story short, I was
dedicated into the new Care Team as Care Minister last weekend. When there is a
need for counsel, people are referred to me for recovery; showing them the love
of Jesus. We talked a few months ago about the new Center for Counseling and
Wellness affiliated with my church. I am also bringing a beginners meeting
there once or twice a week. (you sent me information on the Christian Recovery
Coalition and I have been praying on that). I was hoping to present the
beginners meeting at our next business meeting in AA. If I do not get the
support of the group, I will find my answer.
Until then, I will continue to look for another sponsor;
preferably one who knows Jesus. I will continue to do service work inside and
outside the rooms. I carry the message to our local prison and volunteer and
Helping Hands for the needy and the local homeless shelter. All opportunities
to carry the message.
I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
God Bless,
Jan , SC
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