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By the Book: Step 8

“Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.”

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  • Big Book: Chapter Six (Into Action) Page 76-84. Download here
  • Becoming Willing
  • Some Biblical Connections

 PRAY
Dear God,
I have hurt other people.
I see that now with clarity.
Help me to make a list of all those I have harmed.
And help me also to become willing to make amends to each of these people.
I know that some willingness will be easier than others.
I know that there may be some people to whom I can’t imagine making amends.
When willingness seems impossible
help me to remember that I am not being asked to make amends under my own power.
That kind of self-reliance has never worked out very well for me.
Remind me that I need only be willing.
The rest of what is needed will have to come from you, God.
I will need your help.
Amen.


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By the Book: Doing the 12 Steps – Class Sessions

Session 1: Step 1
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Session 4: Step 4 - Resentment Inventory
Session 5: Step 4 - Fear Inventory
Session 6: Step 4 - Sex Inventory
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Session 8: Step 6
Session 9: Step 7
Session 10: Step 8
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