People believe that
each tribe had its own special relationship to the superior forces which govern
the universe and that the job of each set of tribal beliefs was to fulfill its
own tasks without worrying about what others were doing.
Vine
Deloria Jr. Lakota
Perhaps
there is a better way--we think so. For we are now on a different basis; the
basis of trusting and relying upon God. We trust infinite God rather than our
finite selves. We are in the world to play the role He assigns. Just to the
extent that we do as we think He would have us, and humbly rely on Him, does He
enable us to match calamity with serenity.
Big
Book pg. 68
It
is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels.
We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. We are not
cured of alcoholism. What we have is a daily reprieve contingent on the
maintenance of our spiritual condition. Every day is a day when we must carry the
vision of God's will into all of our activities. "How can I best serve
Thee--Thy will (not mine) be done." These are thoughts which must go with
us constantly. We can exercise our will power along this line all we wish. It
is the proper use of the will.
Big
Book pg. 85
Creator keep our feet walking the road you gave us.