Prayers/12 Steps
Intro
Recovery Principles:
- Admitting that I am powerless over everything except my attitudes and actions.
- Admitting that life on my own terms is unmanageable without a greater power outside myself.
Related Prayers:
3rd Step Prayer (AA)
Traditional Version (from Alcoholics Anonymous - the big book - third step prayer - 1939):
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!
Modern Reading:
God, I offer myself to You -
to build with me and to do with me what You will.
Relieve me of the bondage of self, so that I can do Your will.
Take away my difficulties, so that victory over them
may be an example to those I will help
of Your Power, Your Love, and Your Way of life.
May I always do Your will!