The spiritual life is not a theory. We have to live it. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous (Kindle Locations 1193-1194)
What do I know about prayer?
Just do it. You can say anything.
Define your own god,
one who makes sense...to you.
If liturgy feels like worship,
then use liturgy. If it feels binding,
abandon it, talk in jive, in single words,
in rambling sentences, anything
that feels right. The Big Book says
we don't pray for our benefit alone,
our own selfish ends. Is that the same?
Can we pray for our benefit if not selfish?
If it feels right, if it comes naturally,
if it's from a good solid place,
sane emotions, right intent.
If others are to be helped, and that's true
when it's to make us a better person,
more able to serve our god and our fellows.
Pray any way you want to but don't be silenced
by not knowing how to do it.
Just do it. You can say anything.
Define your own god,
one who makes sense...to you.
If liturgy feels like worship,
then use liturgy. If it feels binding,
abandon it, talk in jive, in single words,
in rambling sentences, anything
that feels right. The Big Book says
we don't pray for our benefit alone,
our own selfish ends. Is that the same?
Can we pray for our benefit if not selfish?
If it feels right, if it comes naturally,
if it's from a good solid place,
sane emotions, right intent.
If others are to be helped, and that's true
when it's to make us a better person,
more able to serve our god and our fellows.
Pray any way you want to but don't be silenced
by not knowing how to do it.
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