Step 6 – Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

Christina’s Version

I am entirely ready to have my negative traits and behaviors removed.

Personalize It

I am willing to have my negative traits removed. For the things I’m not yet ready to let go of, I will ask for—or work toward—willingness.

Step 6 Truth I Hold Onto

Step 6 is a doorway, not a destination.

Step 6 Concepts

• Be entirely ready to let go of defects.
• Ask for willingness if it’s not present.
• Defects don’t feel fatal, so urgency is often missing.
• Defects are behaviors that block growth, fuel denial, and reinforce self-will.

Final Reflection

When working on this, I hope you won’t feel shame or become defensive. I’ve pointed out before that step work is tough love. It’s important to dismantle the ego while still loving the person. Everyone has character defects—it’s part of the human condition. This step helps us acknowledge and recognize those problem traits for what they are, so we can grow beyond them.