
The 12-Step Road often seems a long and winding one to us and some of us think we can reach the same destination by taking shortcuts that are more agreeable. Those persons who have walked this road before us will warn of the danger of these shortcuts because they have tried them and found them to be treacherous. What makes us think that we could do any better than they?

Some of us make an inventory of some facts from our past and keep others hidden. We believe that revealing everything will require us to face guilt and shame that will be overwhelming when we admit the exact nature of our wrongs.


If we decide that we want to shortcut those things that cause us the most pain, then we are just adding to our burden of deceit and will miss the joy of being set free that results from telling the truth. Choosing the road that has proven trustworthy to many in the past and staying away from shortcuts will bring us to our desired destination of a meaningful new life.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please keep me safe from taking shortcuts and help me choose the well-trodden road that leads to abundant life. Amen
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