Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood God, praying only for knowledge of God’s will for us and the power to carry that out.
Deepening Spiritual Connection
Step Eleven focuses on nurturing our spiritual life. By this stage of recovery, we’ve come to understand the importance of a Higher Power in guiding us. Now, we actively seek to strengthen that relationship through prayer and meditation.
Prayer, in this step, is not about asking for specific outcomes or favours. Instead, it’s about seeking alignment with our Higher Power’s will. We ask for guidance, clarity, and the strength to live according to spiritual principles.
Meditation complements prayer by creating space for stillness and listening. It allows us to quiet the noise of daily life and connect with our inner selves and our Higher Power. Through meditation, we cultivate awareness, patience, and a sense of peace.
For many GBTQ+ men, Step Eleven can be a transformative practice. It offers a way to reclaim spirituality, which may have been complicated by experiences of rejection or judgment. This step reminds us that spirituality is deeply personal and inclusive, centred on our unique understanding of a Higher Power.
Questions for reflection in Step Eleven include:
- How do you currently pray or meditate, and how does it help you feel connected?
- What does “God’s will” mean to you in your daily life?
- How can you create more space for spiritual practices in your routine?
Through Step Eleven, we develop faith and trust in something greater than ourselves. This connection guides us as we navigate life’s challenges, helping us to act with intention and grace.