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[T]he Realm of the Spirit is broad, roomy, all inclusive; {…}. When, therefore, we speak to you of God, we mean your own conception of God. ∼Alcoholics Anonymous P 46-47

God, as we understand him, is such a beautiful concept. C.D.A. does not have a preset description of our Higher Power, instead, we are free to choose our own spiritual source—be it God, Group, or Goodness. Chemically Dependent Anonymous holds fast to the precept of utilizing, as a foundation for recovery, a power greater than ourselves and of our own understanding as discussed in A.A.’s Big Book and C.D.A.’s First Edition. Our concept of God is not etched in concrete, but dynamic, flowing, and flexible as we grow and learn spiritual principles. For instance, God, used as an acronym, has been viewed by many of us at one time or another as: Get Out Devil; Group Of Druggies; Group Of Drunks; Giver Of Desires; Give Over Decisions; Great OutDoors; and Good Orderly Direction.

What is my concept of a Higher Power?

It’s a GOD thing.

The only thing remaining, before we begin to delve into our former lives, is to open our minds and hearts to the concept of a Higher Power.

∼Chemically Dependent Anonymous P 106