Humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings.
Step Seven is not a one time prayer. It is a daily practice of surrender, humility, and openness to transformation. It is an opportunity to perform the ultimate act of responsibility: asking God for help. In Step 6, we prepared ourselves to change by becoming aware, honest, and willing. In Step 7, we surrender to the change process, and trust God to do the transforming.
Letting go of reactivity, fear, and defensiveness allows God to calm our inner world. As character defenses are healed, we become more capable of love, honesty, boundaries, and intimacy.
Themes
- Humility as a path to healing
- Acceptance of imperfection
- Becoming our true selves
Verses for Meditation
- “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
- “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1
- “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10
- “Above all, clothe yourself with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” Colossians 3:14
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