Looking at Step 6

STEP 6: Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.



"Oh Lord, to the best of our ability we have identified our shortcomings and hereby ask You to remove them from us! Thank You for the knowledge that whatever we are left with, is surely what we must have for now, to complete our purpose in life. Give us peace and understanding around this mystery of Your plan for each of our lives-Amen!"



How much do I really need to understand of God's ways, in order to be functional and within the realm of right vs wrong? Scripture teaches that we innately know right from wrong and that if we are in doubt to MAKE NO MOVE. On the other hand we are told that we must step out in faith. My solution for now would be to test the thought as the original 12 steppers and their predecessors of the Oxford Group did by asking simply-"is this plan, idea, thought, or, whatever, HONEST UNSELFISH PURE and LOVING?" If the answer is yes to all then I am within the realm of God's will. If I cannot answer positively, my will has come in to take over and I may be in trouble if I proceed without help (prayer and/or consultation is required before I move on)! Time for two way prayer (write your prayer+every experience as you pray+listen. Ask what every little piece means in relation to your prayer! God speaks if we keep going, maybe not as we do, but answers do come!)