Needs, purposes, and schemes

“We usually conclude the period of meditation with a prayer that we be shown all through the day what our next step is to be, that we be given whatever we need to take care of such problems.” (Page 87, Big Book)

“How can I best serve Thee—Thy will (not mine) be done.” These are thoughts which must go with us constantly.” (Page 85, Big Book)

“If a repetition is to be prevented, place the problem, along with everything else, in God’s hands.” (Page 120, Big Book)

If God takes care of my needs, I do not need to worry about those.

If my job is to serve God, I need not worry about my identity, value, or purpose: these are given.

If everything is in God’s hands, I need not scheme.

That really does take care of everything.