Step 12 ~ Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics [and anyone else who needs it] and to practice these principles in all our affairs. 

A lot of people ask at this point in time, "How do I know I am there?"  The above poster really answers that question whether your addiction is a chemical, a behavior, or another person (i.e., codependent, which we will discuss in a later series of posts.)

I won't say a lot beyond the message of the posters, but I would like to make a couple of quick points:

• Sharing one's sobriety (for lack of a more encompassing word) is the only way to keep one's sobriety.  It's a perfect example of losing one's life to find it. (see Matthew 16:25)
• Other people, you will find if you don't already know this, are not anxious to be preached to.  I heard a riddle once and it went like this: "What is it?  Most people need it; most people give it; few people take it."  The answer is: advice.  So don't drag your soapbox down on Main Street and expect appreciation.
• The best way to share is to live the principles consistently and without guile.  Again, Jesus gave us the key when He taught: "Ye are the light of the world . . . Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." (Matthew 5: 14, 16)
• Pray for the teaching moments.  They will come.

 

Text © 2012 Gebara Education

Posters downloaded from Facebook.