Higher Power

 

The terms 'Higher Power' and 'power greater than ourselves' appear in the "Big Book", on three occasions: Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.[7] The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink. Except in a few cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense. His defense must come from a Higher Power.[8] Follow the dictates of a Higher Power and you will presently live in a new and wonderful world, no matter what your present circumstances![9]