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The "Seventh Step" in 12-step programs focuses on the act of humbly asking a higher power to remove one's shortcomings. This step represents a pivotal moment of surrender, where individuals recognize their inability to overcome their flaws through willpower alone. By acknowledging their limitations and expressing a desire for change, participants deepen their connection with their higher power and foster a sense of humility. The Seventh Step emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, encouraging individuals to confront their character defects and take responsibility for their actions. This process requires a commitment to personal growth and a willingness to let go of past behaviors that no longer serve them. By humbly seeking guidance and support, participants open themselves up to the transformative power of their higher power, paving the way for a more fulfilling and spiritually enriched life.
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**Big Book - 7th Step**

(Also known as the "7th Step Prayer")  

If we have done all these things, we can pray as follows:


"My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character that stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Grant me strength, as I go out from here, to do your bidding. Amen."  
With this, we have taken the Seventh Step.  
[Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 71]
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