Twelve Step Prayers

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PRAYERS FOR ALL TWELVE STEPS
FIRST STEP PRAYER:
Dear Lord, I admit that I am powerless over my addiction. I admit that my
life is unmanageable when I try to control it. Help me this day to
understand the true meaning of powerlessness. Remove from me all denial of
my addiction.
SECOND STEP PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, I know in my heart that only You can restore me to sanity.
I humbly ask that You remove all twisted thought and addictive behavior
from me this day. Heal my spirit and restore in me a clear mind.
THIRD STEP PRAYER:
God, I offer myself to Thee--to build with me and to do with me as Thou
wilt. Relieve me of bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take
away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I
would help of Thy Power, Thy Love and Thy Way of Life. May I do Thy will
always.
FOURTH STEP PRAYER:
Dear God, it is I who has made my life a mess. I have done it, but I cannot
undo it. My mistakes are mine and I will begin a searching and fearless
moral inventory. I will write down my wrongs. But I will also include that
which is good. I pray for the strength to complete this task.
FIFTH STEP PRAYER:
Higher Power, my inventory has shown me who I am, yet I ask for Your help in
admitting my wrongs to another person and to You. Assure me and be with me,
in this step, for without this step, I cannot progress in my recovery. With
Your help, I can do this, and I will do it.
SIXTH STEP PRAYER:
Dear God, I am ready for Your help in removing from me the defects of
character, which I now realize, are an obstacle to my recovery. Help me to
continue being honest with myself and guide me toward mental and spiritual
health.
SEVENTH STEP PRAYER:
My Creator, I am now willing that You have all of me, good and bad. I pray
that You now remove from me every single defect of character which 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.
EIGHTH STEP PRAYER:
Higher Power, I ask Your help in making my list of all those I have harmed.
I will take responsibility for my mistakes and be forgiving to others, as
You are forgiving to me. Grant me the willingness to begin my restitution.
This I pray.
NINTH STEP PRAYER:
Higher Power, I pray for the right attitude to make my amends, being ever
mindful not to harm others in the process. I ask for Your guidance in
making indirect amends by staying abstinent, helping others and growing in
spiritual progress.
TENTH STEP PRAYER:
Dear God, I pray I may continue to grow in understanding and effectiveness;
to take daily spot check inventories of myself; to correct mistakes when I
make them; to take responsibility for my actions; to be ever aware of my
negative and self-defeating attitudes and behaviors; to keep my willfulness
in check; to always remember I need Your help; to keep love and tolerance of
others as my code; and to continue in daily prayer how I can best serve You.
ELEVENTH STEP PRAYER:
God, as I understand You, I pray to keep my connection with You Open and
clear from me the confusion of daily life. Through my prayers and
meditations I ask especially for freedom from self-will, rationalization,
and wishful thinking. I pray for the guidance of correct thought and
positive action. Your Will, not mine, be done.
TWELFTH STEP PRAYER:
Dear God, my spiritual awakening continues to unfold. With the help I have
received I shall have the opportunity to grow. I am grateful. I pray most
humbly to continue walking day by day, practice the principles of this way
of life in all I do and say. I need You, my friends, and the Program every
hour of every day. This is a better way to live.
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