Seeds of Faith

Recovery
#1

Faith, to be sure, is necessary, but faith alone can avail nothing. We can have faith, yet keep God out of our lives.
— TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 34

As a child I constantly questioned the existence of God. To a “scientific thinker” like me, no answer could withstand a thorough dissection, until a very patient woman finally said to me, “You must have faith.” With that simple statement, the seeds of my recovery were sown!
Today, as I practice my recovery—cutting back the weeds of alcoholism—slowly I am letting those early seeds of faith grow and bloom. Each day of recovery, of ardent gardening, brings the Higher Power of my understanding more fully into my life. My God has always been with me through faith, but it is my responsibility to have the willingness to accept His presence.
I ask God to grant me the willingness to do His will.

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#2

Faith in a god means believing in something that doesn't exist..you can do it yourself or with real people

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#3

Doesn’t exist for you but he exists to countless others. I hope you find him

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#4

The willingness to get the hello out of God's way. To be his vessel to spread his word. I wonder though, if we are to strictly abide by his word and deed, why then did he give us free will? Is it to test us, for I feel I fail everyday. I wonder what the word of other's are on this and yours too. I have a strong base in faith in God as I know him, but it is a question I have not yet heard an answer to. Have a blessed day! :grinning::pray::sparkles:

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