
The lesson this week continues to focus on Principle 7 and Step 11, with a focus on gratitude.
Principle 7 states “Reserve a daily time with God for self-examination, Bible reading, and prayer, in order to know God and His will for my life and to gain the power to follow His will.”
Step 11 reads “We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and power to carry that out.”
The Principle and Step do not specifically state anything about gratitude or thankfulness, but it is implied as a way to apply the principle and steps in practical terms. Being thankful brings us closer to God by appreciating what He has done for us. The lesson reminds us to be thankful in four specific areas.
- Be thankful to God.
- Be thankful for others.
- Be thankful for your recovery.
- Be thankful for your church
And it recommends that we each build our own gratitude list focusing on these areas.