Twelve Steps Of A.a.- Step 10 Measuring My Progress
Taking a regular inventory helps us maintain a balanced view of our progress. We need to remind ourselves of our strengths, our weaknesses, and the areas where we remain vulnerable. Reviewing our day on a regular basis helps us keep our focus on the path we desire to be on. It will also reveal any area where we may have been sidetracked by a person or event that we allowed to negatively influence our behaviour.
When compiling our inventory, we need to ask ourselves and answer truthfully questions such as: What happened today that gave me joy? Did I consider the needs of those I encountered? What unmet needs do I have? How did I give generously and share with others today? Is there any drift in my thinking? How am I welcoming God’s guidance rather than living in my own self-will?
Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. (Romans 12:3 NLT)
Our life with God in recovery should be one of continual learning and growing. We need to be discerning as we reflect on our motives and behaviour in situations that arise. When our actions or attitudes conflict with God’s principles, we need to re-align our ways with God’s word and, we need to do it sooner rather than later. Where we have been wrong or our behaviour has been harmful, it's important to admit it and take any necessary action. Where possible, we need to make amends. This will help build character in us as we live in community as God intended.
Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. (Philippians 2:12-13 NLT)
Prayer: Loving God, Help me to see where I have fallen short of living as a person who honours You and others. Help me to make amends according to Your word. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are my God and Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Amen
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