I must stay sober.
To stay sober, I must not have the first drink.
To not have the first drink, God must be in charge.
If I'm in charge, I might drink.
Examples of being in charge:
- Resentment
- Harm to others
- Secrets
- Unmade amends
- Unpaid creditors
- Complacency
- Pursuing own goals
Examples of not being in charge:
- Withdrawal of judgement
- Helping not hurting
- Candour
- Amends
- Fulfilment of obligations
- Diligence
- Serving God