Our human resources, as marshalled by the will, were not sufficient; they failed utterly. . . Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God’s will into all our activities. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p.45,85
I hear talk of the “weak-willed” alcoholic, but I am one of the strongest-willed people on earth! I now know that my incredible strength of will is not enough to save my life. My problem is not one of “weakness,” but rather of direction. When I, without falsely diminishing myself, accept my honest limitations and turn to God’s guidance, my worst faults become my greatest assets. My strong will, rightly directed, keeps me working until the promises of the program become my daily reality.
{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }
My will is strong-strong enuff to lead me back to the first drink,again!!!! If I let it!!! I had a slip after 6 years of soberty,I have 6 years again and have learned that my will is only for the foot work,thats it-and it will not get me to where I want to be,GOD can tho-I can get across a dark,angry lake if I am willing to let GOD steer-GOD ain’t going to row no boat tho-that’s all on me!!!!! God bless. Jamey