Prayers

Third Step Prayer

Relieve me of the bondage of self.  Help me to abandon myself to the spirit. Move me to do good in this world and show kindness.  Help me to overcome and avoid anger, resentment, jealousy, and any other kind of negative thinking today.  Help me to help those who suffer.  Keep me alert with the courage to face life and not withdraw from it, not to insulate myself from all pain whereby I insulate myself from love as well.

Free me from fantasy and fear.  Inspire and direct my thinking today; let it be divorced from self-pity, dishonesty, and self-seeking motives.  Show me the way of patience, tolerance, kindliness, and love.  I pray for all of those to whom I’ve been unkind and ask that they are granted the same peace that I seek.  Amen

Through trust in our Higher Power, we found that we were taken care of in surprising and simple ways. This gave us new confidence and an increasing faith. Our victory over our own difficulties encouraged us to continue, and we became an example for others as well.

Seventh Step Prayer

My Higher Power, I place myself in your hands and humbly ask that my character defects be lifted from me so that I may help others. Please grant me willingness, courage, and strength so that through my actions I may reflect your love and wisdom. Amen.

11th Step Prayer

God, direct my thinking in this upcoming day. Humble me and guide me. Show me the way. Keep dishonest and self-seeking motives away, and do not allow self-pity to enter my day. Keep selfish motives out of all my thoughts, and remind me often of what you have taught.

When I am faced with some indecision today, show me the right course and guide the way. Give me intuitive thoughts as you inspire me, or give me a decision so my mind can be free. Teach me how to relax and take it easy too. I know the right answers will come from you.

Don’t let me struggle if the going gets rough. Your same right answers will still be enough. Place my thinking more on an inspired plane. Let me come to rely on it and avoid the pain.

Above all, God, give me freedom from self-will. Guide each step while I’m climbing the hill. Remind me to ask for right action or thought when I’m agitated, in doubt or even distraught.

Thy will be done. I’m no longer running the show. I love You, God, and I just wanted You to know.