Step Six Ready

 Every week, or every second week, people put out trash cans and recycling bins so they are ready for the scheduled collections in their community.  God also wants us to get rid of the trash that accumulates in our lives and the founders of A.A. recognized this when they included Step Six in the 12-Step program.  “We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.”

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  Point out anything in me that offends you and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT)

 Are we willing to consider that God might know the best way and the appropriate timing for whatever defects need to be removed?  Much of what’s gone wrong in the past is our application of our own flawed solutions to our inaccurate understanding of our real problems.  It’s time to think about things from God’s viewpoint.  The Bible is the place to find the guidance we need. 

 If we humbly come to God and surrender all that we are to Him, in His perfect timing, God will prepare a way for us to let go of the trash we have accumulated.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I ask You to reveal my character defects and give me the desire and the strength to let go of all that hinders my true purpose in life.  Help me to be completely honest about what is going on inside me.  My desire is to follow Your principles in all my ways.  Amen