Narcotics anonymous na describes itself as a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. God, i offer myself to thee to build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. We usually conclude the period of meditation with a prayer that we be shown all through the day what our next step is to be, that we be given whatever we need to take care of. The text used to develop the prayers are shown at the end of the prayer in parenthesis. There is a direct linkage among selfexamination, meditation, and prayer. Prayers in the big book of alcoholics anonymous concord nhbbss.
I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. The twelve step prayers were created using the text of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Prayer in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Higher power, i ask your help in making my list of all those i have harmed. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymou. Prayers of alcoholics anonymous aa from the big book 12 steps of recovery alcoholism addiction na serenity prayer. I pray for an open mind so i may come to believe in a power greater than myself. The 12 step prayer book second edition volume 1 book. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. Steps by the big book step 8 steps by the big book. Remember, we shouldnt let our prejudices deter us from asking ourselves what they really mean for us. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Apr 11, 2019 12 step prayers for aa a corresponding prayer for each of the 12 suggested steps of the alcoholics anonymous recovery program.
Most people initially baulk at the idea of wishing for good to come to people who have hurt them. Im so grateful that god still hears an addicts prayer. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. You, oh lord, abide for ever and will not for ever be angry with us, for you have taken pity on us who are earth and ashes.
A collection of aa and na 12 step prayers and spiritual quotes. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous. Aa prayers, big book prayers and inspirational recovery 12. For all the prayers that are fit to print, the big book index. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we identify what we can do differently in the future. Contents introduction guide for daily reading 1 serenity prayer 2 the lords prayer 3 prayer of saint francis of assisi 4 todays thought 5 sanskrit proverb 6 to be prayer. I am so tired of drinking, and i know now that i cannot leave it on my own. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Second step prayer heavenly father, i know in my heart that only you can restore me to sanity. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous. When you have found the desire to overcome your resentments you are ready to proceed. The serenity prayer is one of the key spiritual tools used by virtually all 12step recovery support.
Step eleven 101 in a mood in which we can focus undisturbed on constructive imagination, we might proceed like this. For all the prayers that are fit to print,the big book index rumradio. To overcome this hurdle we first need to understand resentment, and appreciate the damage that carrying resentments does to ourselves. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. The 12 step prayer book second edition volume 1 by bill pittman. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power. Once more we read our prayer, and again try to see what its inner essence is. 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. The step 7 prayer, from page 76 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, is. The promises are from pages 8384 of the big book and cover the promises of what will happen when we diligently work the steps of the 12 step program. Prayers in the big book of alcoholics anonymous concord. God, grant me the serenity, to accept the things i can not change, courage to change the things i can, and wisdom to know the difference.
The twelve steps of narcotics anonymous, as adapted from. I humbly ask that you remove all twisted thought and addictive behavior from me this day. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 7th step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefit.
The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and inspirational readings second edition featuring 44 new prayers written and compiled by bill p. Grant me strength, as i go out from here, to do your bidding. My hope is that these prayers will provide a framework for you to develop your own or expand on the wording below. Quality information and tools for a 12 step program of. These little prayers are great for anyone in aa, alanon, alateen or anyone who wants to have a greater understanding of the 12 step program, in order to grow closer to their friend or loved one who is in recovery. We usually conclude the period of meditation with a prayer that we be shown all through the day what our next step. The only exception to the big books instruction is a 5th column, whereby we. Second, to get sober and to stay sober, you dont have to swallow all of step two right now.
Home for all the prayers that are fit to print, the big book index. Jan 01, 2004 the 12 step prayer book second edition volume 1 book. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. My sponsor and i knelt at the altar in a catholic church, held hands and said the third step prayer together. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and. The seventh step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous. The 12 step prayer book second edition volume 1 by bill. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. This is 4th step sex inventory is designed for newcomers or anyone who wishes to do a forth step out of the big book. In the big book, the 7th step is described as scarcely more than just one short prayer, known to many today as the 7th step prayer. A collection of favorite 12 step prayers and inspirational readings p. The step 4 prayer from how it works page 66 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous.
Step 2 second step prayer i pray for an open mind so i may come to believe in a power greater than myself. Well think now about the man who fi rst uttered the prayer. From the book, twelve steps and twelve traditions, the 12 and 12, we read. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. Book one discusses the basics of the na program and the twelve steps and traditions. The book alcoholics anonymous goes to great lengths to appear accepting and. Step four prayer freedom from resentment step 4 of the 12. More 12 step prayers and inspirational readings, volume 2. 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. The big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members.
I pray for humility and the continued opportunity to increase my faith. Step 2, god of our understanding, and 3rd step prayer buddhist as sajja. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. 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. Many people who are in recovery have found that the 12 step prayers not only aid in helping you find your own higher power, but that the 12 step prayers also bring a feeling of serenity. Narcotics anonymous uses a traditional 12step model that has been. This sounds like a big order, and we cant do it all at once. First, alcoholics anonymous does not demand that you believe anything. The seventh step prayer from page 76 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
My creator, i am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. The serenity prayer in 12step recovery verywell mind. Step 2 came to believe faith in one greater than oneself. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. Looking back, i fi nd that i took it piecemeal myself. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous.