What Does “entirely Ready” Look Like

In Step-6 we say we are entirely ready to have God remove all the character defects we have listed in our fearless moral inventory.  We are willing for God to remove our defective old self, which was controlled by our lustful desires, so we can live as a new person controlled by the Spirit of God and operating in the will of God. 

Being entirely ready to start afresh is the key to Step 6.  We are making a complete life change.  We have been travelling roads that are familiar to us and now say we are entirely ready to travel roads that are unfamiliar.  We do not travel alone for God will always be with us, and the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and teach us everything we need to be successful in our new life in recovery.

When we say we are entirely ready to have God remove our defects of character we need to be sure that we are not making room for some to stay.  Often pride, loitering within us, will tell us that one or more of our characteristics are OK because that is just who we are.  We need to be totally honest with ourselves about what is harmful to others and ask God to remove it.

You are God’s people, so don’t let it be said that any of you are immoral or indecent or greedy. (Ephesians 5:3 CEV)

Prayer:  Gracious God, I ask You to show me what I need to let go of and be willing to do so.  Also, strengthen me to follow Your principles as I navigate my new life with You in recovery. Amen

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