“When they talked of a God personal to me, who was love, superhuman strength and direction, I became irritated and my mind snapped shut against such a theory.” (Chapter 1, Big Book)
Of course, one can believe in whatever one wishes.
I’ve found that recognising the personhood of God has been vital: a God Who is intelligent, Who understands, Who identifies, and Who, yet, is powerful enough to take the heavy load off me.
How do I know this is real?
1. Nothing else worked.
2. No other illusion worked.
3. It is apparent that illusions do not work.
4. Only the effective works.
5. And this works.