| STEP PRAYERS |
2nd Step
God, I'm standing at the turning point right now. Give me your protection and care as I abandon myself to you and give up my old ways and my old ideas just for today. Arnen
3rd Step
God, I offer myself to Thee to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the 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! Amen.
4th Step
When I
am disturbed by the conduct (s3Mtom) of others:
God, help me to show this person the same tolerance, pity and patience that I would cheerfully grant a sick friend. This is a sick person. How can I be helpftd to him? God, save me from being angry. Thy will be done.
When I
am afraid:
God, remove my fear from me and direct my attention to what you would have me be. I ask in your name.
When I am aware of My own defects and am seekin%x God's help to chan -
God, mold my ideals in this particular area of my life and help me to live up to them. What should I do in each specific matter? Guide me, God, and give me strength to do right. Ameii.
5th
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God, I thank you from the bottom of my heart that I know you better. Help me become aware of anything I have omitted about discussing with another person. Help me to do what is necessary to walk as a free man at last. Amen.
6th Step
God, help me to become willing to let go of all the things to which I still cling. Help me now to be ready to let you remove all of these defects that your will and purpose may take their place. Amen.
7th Step
My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, the good and the bad. Please remove from me every single defect of character that stands in the way of my usefulness to God and to my fellows. Grant me the strength as I go out from here to do your bidding. Amen.
8th Step
God, help me to become willing to sweep away the debris of self will and self reliant living. God, thy will be done for this person, as well as for me. Anien.
9th Step
God, give me the strength and direction to do the right thing no matter what the consequences may be. Help me consider others and not harrn them in any way. Help me consult with others before I take any actions that would cause me to be sorry. Help me to not repeat such behavior. Show me the way of Patience, Tolerance, Kindliness and Love and help me live the spiritual life. Amen.
10th Step
God, remove the selfishness, dishonesty, resentment and fear that have cropped up in my life right now. Help me to discuss this with someone immediately and make amends quickly if I have hanned anyone. Help me to cease fighting anything or anyone. Show me where I may be helpful to someone else. Help me react sanely, not cocky and afraid. How can I best serve you? Your will be done. Amen.
llth Step
Big Book suggestions about p aller and meditation:
1) Make no request, in prayer, for yourself only. 2) Never pray for your own selfish ends. 3) Select and memorize a few set prayers that emphasize the principles of the steps. 4) Ask your priest, minister or spiritual advisor about helpful books and prayIers that emphasize principles of steps-.- 4) Be quick-to-goe-vvh-e-re r-eff gi6-u-9-pe6ple--ate-7riglit.-6@ 7-7-@ Make use of what religious people have to offer.
NIGHT PRAYER
God, forgive where I have been resentful, selfish, dishonest and afraid today. Help me to not keep anything to myself but to discuss it openly with another person. Show me where I owe an apology and help me make it. Help me to be kind and loving to all people. Use me in the mainstream of life, God. Remove any worry, remorse or morbid (sick) reflection that I may be of usefulness to others. Amen.
DAYPRAYER
God, direct my thinking today so that it be divorced of self-pity, dishonesty, self will, self-seeking and fear. Inspire my thinking, decisions and intuitions. Help me to relax and take it easy. Free me from doubt and indecision. Guide me through this day and show me my next step. God, give me what I need to take care of any problems. I ask all these things that I may be of maximum service to you and my fellow man.
As we go along,
God, I'm agitated and doubtful right now. Help me to stop and remember that I've made a decision to let you be my God. Give me the right thoughts and actions. God, save me from fear, anger, worry, self pity or foolish decisions that your will, not mine, be done. Amen.