Twelve Steps to Recovery - The Twelfth Step

This article summarizes the Twelfth Step of the Twelve Steps to Recovery. The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous lists the Twelfth step from the original Twelve Steps as, “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” The website THE12STEPS.COM provides insight into step 12, stating, “ life is to be enjoyed.… if our happiness depends on what other people say or do, then we are going to be miserable for the rest of our lives….My pain has helped other people not to do what I did. I practice these spiritual principles in every area of my life. Emotionally, sexually, financial, workplace, home, meeting room. I try my best. I tried one time…to save the world. My intentions were honorable, but I burnt out. So, today I would sooner do good, than bad.” Christians in Recovery provides the following biblical reference for STEP 12: Matthew 5:16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

This summary completes the series written by the Faith Partners group of WUMC. Refer to the WUMC website for a summary of the Twelve Steps.