I like the saying: “I can’t. God can! I’ll ask Him to help me.” And I would like to add: NOW. The Third Step decision, followed by a prayer-of-askance, does not provide a comprehensive assurance of continuing sobriety. A decision minus action is only an intention. Half measures availed us nothing. Someone said: “God will help you with the steps, but He won’t do them for you.” We are told: “This was only a beginning.” Then we are told to launch out on a course of vigorous action. This, of course, would be to follow the clear-cut Twelve Step directions from our basic text. My sponsor was adamant concerning the Big Book timetable, not only with the first three, but as prescribed throughout all the steps. I was so lucky to be afforded a Big Book sponsor. Thank you, God! Bob S, Richmond, IN