As it becomes necessary in the affairs of those seeking relief from the heavy burden of alcoholism and drug addiction, many who attempted permanent recovery have come to a place where a spiritual commitment to Jesus of Nazareth is critical for their survival and sobriety.
To the newcomer or refugee from the vast array of self-help groups infected with secular human truisms, insensitive language and a host of other deficient counseling and behavior theories, we offer the healing power of the Holy Spirit. It is from Him that all healing comes, and we invite Him into all our meetings to achieve permanent recovery and so to thrive.
Our successful spiritual journey has led us to establish and pursue the following objectives personally and as a group. We offer them to all who would consider Jesus as their Higher Power and wish to join us.
First – Accept the fact that I am responsible for creating the problems in my life as a result of having no control over my consumption of alcohol.
Second – Begin a spiritual journey that improves my understanding of how God works in my life by reading my Bible daily; praying for the ability to overcome my fears, seeking Truth, and pursuing sound personal growth.
Third – Admit that I have sinned, repent, and ask God for forgiveness, and then offer my life to Jesus by accepting Him as my Higher Power.
Fourth – Refuse alcohol and all mood, or mind-altering drugs in my life, and abstain from them on a day to day basis.
Fifth – Develop a personal policy of action for improving my life based on Truth, an open mind and a desire to learn.
Sixth – Create a list of the people I have hurt and the selfish things I remember doing wrong and confess them with someone I trust as a person who is loyal to Jesus. I must also forgive those who hurt me.
Seventh – Seek out the people I have offended or harmed and then apologize or make restitution whenever possible, without hurting myself or anyone else.
Eighth – Exert a real effort each day to continue to pray, read my Bible and forgive others, keeping in mind their needs first, by changing my attitude, actions and activities.
Ninth – Strengthen the spiritual progress I have made each day that benefits my relationship with God and the good people in my life; promptly admitting when I am wrong and quickly making it right.
Tenth – Talk with others about my successful attitude and behavior changes; explaining what my life was like, why it has improved and how I continue to make progress.
"We have recovered from a hopeless state of mind and body." Bill Wilson, 1935