Five Friendly Fingers

"Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character," and then "Humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings." The Sixth and Seventh Steps, right? I had no problem accepting these. I felt that somewhere along the line a power greater than myself would remove any defects and shortcomings when I was ready. Of course this could happen only if I was doing my part. That is, working the Steps, attending meetings, helping others, having a sponsor, being involved and doing all the other things necessary to stay sober, to grow, and to be a part of Alcoholics Anonymous.