Principle of Step 3

🕊️ Step 3 of Recovery: The Principle of Faith and Surrender

Step 3 in the 12-step recovery model says:

“Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.”

This step is a turning point—it’s where intention becomes action. You’re no longer just admitting powerlessness or hoping for change; you’re actively choosing to let go and trust something greater than yourself.

🌿 Core Spiritual Principles of Step 3

• Faith: Believing that a Higher Power can guide you, even if you don’t fully understand it yet.

• Surrender: Releasing control over outcomes and trusting the process.

• Trust: Building confidence that you’re not alone in this journey.

• Willingness: Being open to guidance and change, even when it’s uncomfortable.

• Acceptance: Embracing life as it is, not as you wish it to be.

🧠 What This Step Really Means

• You’re choosing to stop fighting alone.

• You’re acknowledging that your own willpower hasn’t been enough.

• You’re opening the door to spiritual growth, emotional healing, and deeper peace.

🛠️ How People Practice Step 3

• Saying a daily prayer like: “God, please take my will and my life, guide me in my recovery, show me how to live.”

• Reflecting through meditation or journaling.

• Asking for help before making big decisions.

• Letting go of the need to control every outcome