"The nature of our belief will determine the manner of our prayers and meditations."
Basic Text, p. 44
How do we pray? For each NA member, this is a deeply personal matter. Many of us find that, over time, we develop a manner of prayer and meditation based on what we learn from others and what we are comfortable with.
Some of us arrive in NA with a closed mind toward a Power greater than ourselves. But when we sit down with our sponsor and discuss our difficulty, looking at the Second Step in depth, we are pleased to find that we can choose any concept of a Higher Power that appeals to us.
Just as our definition of a Power greater than ourselves differs from addict to addict, so does our manner of achieving a "conscious contact." Some attend religious services; some chant; some sit quietly or talk with whatever is out there; some find a spiritual connection by communing with nature. The "right way" to pray and meditate is whatever way helps us improve our conscious contact with our own Higher Power.
Asking others how they found their spiritual guidance is always a good place to begin. Reading literature before we enter periods of meditation can also help us. Many have gone before us on this search. As we seek spiritual growth, we can greatly benefit from their experience.
Just for Today: I will explore my options for improving my conscious contact with the God of my understanding.
I am making an even deeper extended effort to seek through prayer and meditation the contact with the God of my understanding.We all the time talk of this but like our spiritual principles and addressing life on life's terms, it takes a commitment to set aside time,and do this.If I can set aside time to spend 20 minutes eating everyday at a meal I certainly can spend 20 minutes with an approach to my Higher Power.The peace that comes from this relationship and communication does surpass all understanding for me....Remaining clean and serene,working our process of Narcotics Anonymous are not really options for me anymore they are a way of life ,some days I am better than others ,but all days I am lucid and aware.....Putting on my 'armor of God" and heading out into the day now, Just for Today,I will try and give my spirit to the world in a God centered way..talk to you on the rebound!.
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
