line 6 st francis prayer From Doubt to Faith: Pause, Pray, Proceed

Hey friend—welcome back to A Shot Glass of Recovery. Today we’re sipping Part 6a of our St. Francis Prayer meditation series: Doubt versus Faith. This is your pocket-sized check-in you can listen to wherever you are, a quick reset to help you move from uncertainty to trust.

We start by unpacking doubt—how it’s soaked in fear and second-guessing—and we hold it up to the light of faith. You’ll get gentle, practical questions for your morning meditation: What are today’s objectives? Are they rooted in faith or fueled by doubt? Do you believe you can reach your goals and get through today? Is there someone you can help? Are you withholding something that needs to be shared? What can you do to prepare for action, not just think about it?

Then we flip to faith—confidence, trust, reliance on a Power greater than ourselves—and put it into action. When in doubt, call someone you trust (yep, your sponsor counts). Tell the truth about your thoughts and feelings and ask how they walk through life on life’s terms. Seek counsel from people who have what you want and follow it—no more excuses.

We use simple tools you can lean on anytime: IRS (Investigate, Research, Scrutinize), then give it to God and decide. Or the triple Ps: Pause, Pray, Proceed. Recite the Seventh Step prayer when your strength slips. Check facts instead of writing fiction in your head. Talk it through with your sponsor, take it to God in meditation, and remember—your brain (not facts) often fuels discomfort, anger, and resentment. Some things just aren’t your business. Ask God to direct your thinking and draw hope from the rooms of AA: if it worked for them, it can work for you.

We close with a 10-minute meditation: three deep breaths, let the music hold you, and hand over what’s heavy. Later, do a simple nightly review in your Step 10 and 11 notebook: Did I act in good faith? Was I quick to mistrust or believe the worst? Did I let fear run the show? Did I rely on God? Did I change my opinion to please others—or to manipulate outcomes? Where did I fall short, and what’s my next right step?

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