December 2016

Oh Lord!

When it comes to saying the Lord’s Prayer, one member offers his own helpful interpretation

There was a time when I was not too keen on saying the Lord’s Prayer at the close of our meetings. Today, with nearly 29 years of sobriety, I can look around and see some people fervently praying, while some are silent, and others substitute their own words to the prayer, such as Creator for Father or ego for evil. With all these differences, I’ve come to realize it’s a beautiful event we get to experience together.

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