"direction" in the Big Book

When they talked of a God personal to me, who was love, superhuman strength and direction, I became irritated and my mind snapped shut against such a theory.

I placed myself unreservedly under His care and direction.

I was to sit quietly when in doubt, asking only for direction and strength to meet my problems as He would have me.

As soon as we admitted the possible existence of a Creative Intelligence, a Spirit of the Universe underlying the totality of things, we began to be possessed of a new sense of power and direction, provided we took other simple steps.

We have learned that whatever the human frailties of various faiths may be, those faiths have given purpose and direction to millions.

In the face of collapse and despair, in the face of the total failure of their human resources, they found that a new power, peace, happiness, and sense of direction flowed into them.

Reminding ourselves that we have decided to go to any lengths to find a spiritual experience, we ask that we be given strength and direction to do the right thing, no matter what the personal consequences may be.

Much has already been said about receiving strength, inspiration, and direction from Him who has all knowledge and power.

If you do stay, let him steer the conversation in any direction he likes.

Sometimes you will have to call a doctor and administer sedatives under his direction.

We realize that we have been giving you much direction and advice.

He is not likely to get far in any direction if he fails to show unselfishness and love under his own roof.

On the third day the lawyer gave his life to the care and direction of his Creator, and said he was perfectly willing to do anything necessary.