Eleventh Step Questions and Answers

1.  How does step 11 challenge me? 
answer ---  sometimes I still think I'm in control.
Program teaches "to seek more direct contact with God."
Move forward and let go.

2.  What is my belief about recovery through a spiritual relationship with a power greater than myself?

answer ---I can't rely on my own unsteady will power to recover.  I need God's help.  I have to surrender again and again.

3.  In what ways do I actively improve my relationship with an HP?

answer--- I practice Centering Prayer which I feel puts me in direct contact with God.

I ASK   for God's guidance.

I look to God as my strength and guidance.

4.  how important is it for me to have a regular quiet time for prayer and meditation?

answer---  Very important.  I like to do this first thing in the morning.  Centering Prayer for min.

I also try to "check in with God."

I ask for help.  God, help me to do your will.

5.  What do I say when I talk to God?

answer--- 

Whatever feel is right.

Ask God to take away my fear and insecurity

To help me be more trusting.

I say my gratitude

I ask G to help me grow in faith.

I express my gratitude.

6.  Am I afraid to express my honest feelings to God?  When and why?

answer---no because faith is more powerful fear and I ask for G's blessing as I am honest in expressing my feelings.

7.What knowledge do I need to ask God?

answer--for strength to His will for me.

8.When have I felt angry with God?

answer---When my prayers are not answered.  I am impatient.  I've been praying for my house to sell.  It hasn't yet but I continue to have faith.

9.  In what tangible ways can I communicate with God?

answer---what is the next right thing to do.

10.  What is meditation?

answer -- listening to God's voice

11.  What does meditation offer me?

answer--a a chance to be alone with God.  A chance to calm my mind.

12.  How do I know which thoughts are God's directions and which are my own rationalizations?

answer---God's thoughts are encouraging!

13.  How does time spent in prayer and meditation affect me?

answer--  keeps me focused and moving in a forward direction.