The 12 steps are a powerful tool to bring anyone into a deeper, more meaningful and authentic relationship with God. Who of us, at one time or another, hasn't wanted to be closer to God, to be used by Him in a more powerful way, and to achieve victory over the sins that ensnare us? What the steps offer us as Christians is a simple set of tools to apply Christ's teaching to our lives. So It Is With Us is a simple and effective guide for anyone who wants a deeper and more effective relationship with God. The 12 steps have been modified by David Ray, a lawyer and theologian who took the 12 steps to recover from his own addiction.