Chris S shares insights on Step 3: 'God's Team' and the foundational importance of Step 1 and Step 2
Recognising powerlessness and the need for a higher power before embracing Step 3
Addressing self-will run riot and the transformative nature of the 12-step program
Turning one's will and life over to God as a crucial step in the recovery journey
Emphasizing the importance of the spiritual malady of self and the path to finding hope and personal transformation
When we make a third step decision, we are placing ourselves on God's team. We are telling God to help us help the rest of his children. And there is the beginning of a deep spiritual experience that starts with step three.
Have you ever felt like you were fighting a losing battle against addiction? In this episode of 'Sober Speak', John M sits down with Chris S from Blairstown, NJ, to talk about the pivotal Step 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous: turning your will and life over to the care of God. Chris shares his personal journey through the early steps, highlighting how acknowledging powerlessness and seeking a higher power set the stage for true transformation.
He digs into the spiritual malady of self and the importance of surrendering self-will to embrace a new way of living. If you've ever struggled with the concept of a higher power or wondered how to let go of self-will run riot, Chris's insights might just offer the perspective you need. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that explores the deeper spiritual aspects of recovery and offers practical advice for anyone on the path to sobriety.