Learning and maturation in the life of the spirit: cannot be hurried, and as in physical and intellectual development, a great deal depends on our readiness.
~ Mary McDermott Shideler ~
We are ready for a spiritually directed life. It took us many stress-filled years to get here, and a number of us survived harrowing experiences during the journey. Even when we didn’t understand our search, we wanted security and knowledge of how to live. But we didn’t know we were on this path.
Now that we’re here, some of us expect to know joy, serenity, and security in a flash. For a very few, a profound spiritual experience happens quickly. But most of us have to wait and work on our willingness and readiness to follow the path that leads to God.
How do we become willing? The Steps will guide our actions and our thoughts, and make us ready to receive the blessings we seek
God will recognize my desire for peace by the way I act today. I will have peace if I treat others peacefully.
© 1994 by Hazelden Foundation
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