January 14

In Narcotics Anonymous we Believe that we suffer from a Spiritual disease, not a medical disease. This disease requires a Spiritual Solution, not a chemical solution. This is the Purpose of the Second Step, in Narcotics Anonymous.

The Literature tells us that the pain of living without drugs or anything to replace them, forces us to seek a Power, that will help us with the withdrawals and obsessions. The Second Step tells us that we're forced to seek. In the Second Step we're introduced to this Power.

This Power is necessary to begin and achieve ongoing Recovery. In active addiction we used everything outside ourselves, including drugs, to fill our void. We in Narcotics Anonymous can choose whatever Higher Power we want to fill the void that Complete and Total Abstinence has left. Narcotics Anonymous suggest that this Power not be ourselves.

That Higher Power should also be Caring, Loving, Forgiving and Greater Than Ourselves. Some members choose the Group as a Power Greater Than Ourselves. Some members choose the Spiritual Principles of Narcotics Anonymous, and some choose a God of their Own Understanding.

Whatever we choose, we have to be Honest about our choice. We will use this Power Greater Than Ourselves throughout our Recovery. We will continuously tap into this God of Our Own Understanding for Guidance and Strength.

As we work and Live the Third Step, we will start to develop a Loving Relationship with this God. This Relationship will be one of the Greatest Strengths and Needs in our Journey of Recovery.