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"Came to believe that a power greater than myself could restore me to sanity"
Just a review of Step 2 before we go to Step 3 tomorrow.
verb (used without object)
1.
to approach or move toward a particular person or place: Come here. Don't come any closer!
2.
3.
to approach or arrive in time, in succession, etc.: Christmas comes once a year. I'll come to your question next.
4.
to move into view; appear.
5.
to extend; reach: The dress comes to her knees
So that means that you have already made a decision. You now believe that a Power greater than yourself can restore you to sanity.
Now let's look at the word restore.
Restore-
re·store
/rɪˈstÉ”r, -ˈstoÊŠr/ Show Spelled[ri-stawr, -stohr] Show IPAverb (used with object), re·stored, re·stor·ing.
1.
to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
2.
to bring back to a former, original, or normal condition, as a building, statue, or painting.
3.
to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor.
4.
to put back to a former place, or to a former position, rank, etc.: to restore the king to his throne.
5.
to give back; make return or restitution of (anything taken away or lost).
To Sanity now let's define the word sanity-
This means that I believe that my Higher power can restore (give me back) my sanity(soundness of mind).
I believe that my Higher power who I choose to call (God) can take away the drink obession.
Now you're ready for Step 3.
