Michael L. & Lee M.
Michael L. & Lee M.
July 20th - Shortcomings Removed - Joel G. (Leesburg, VA)
July 20th - Shortcomings Removed - Joel G. (Leesburg, VA)
July 20th - Shortcomings Removed - Joel G. (Leesburg, VA)
Tuesday 19th July 2022
Joel G. from Leesburg, VA shares his journey of overcoming addiction through faith and humility on the Daily Reflection Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Joel G. on Embracing Humility and Faith in Recovery
The step simply says that God will remove my shortcomings. In the day-to-day living of step, the amends is often for me today, just a shift in attitude and expectations and perspective about whatever I'm looking at at that particular time.
Imagine wrestling with the concept of a higher power while grappling with addiction. Joel G. from Leesburg, VA, knows this struggle well. In this episode of the Daily Reflection Podcast, Joel shares his journey through the Seventh Step of Alcoholics Anonymous, which focuses on humbly asking for shortcomings to be removed. Raised with biblical teachings but haunted by fear and guilt, Joel found himself deep in alcoholism as he tried to escape his inner turmoil.
It wasn’t until he joined AA and started working through the steps that he discovered a path to peace. Joel dives into how faith and humility transformed his life, allowing him to reframe his shortcomings and find strength in vulnerability. He talks about the importance of rigorous self-inventory, making amends, and staying connected with a higher power.
Joel’s story is a testament to the power of community and service in recovery, emphasizing that leaning on others and staying humble are crucial for long-term sobriety. With candid reflections and heartfelt advice, Joel inspires listeners to embrace their authentic selves and trust in the process of recovery.