I Have Tried to Do My Part First

IF I have had a spiritual awakening it is because I have tried to do my part of the job first, before I went to God for help. Yes I believe in prayer! Last not first, and yet we teach just the reverse of that today. Yes, I believe that there is a spiritual side to A.A., but I believe that we should let the newcomer find it for himself and not try to cram it down his neck. There are a few people who can create within themselves the necessary emotional upheaval to have a sudden spiritual experience, but, most will get it the hard way. At least we can give them a chance.