AA Prayer's
Serenity Prayer
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference".
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference".
I Am Responsible
"When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there.
And for that: I am responsible."
"When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there.
And for that: I am responsible."
Step Prayers found in the Big Book
Step Three Prayer in the Big Book
"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!" page 63
Step Four Prayer in the Big Book
“This is a sick man. How can I be helpful to him? God save me from being angry. Thy will be done”. page 67
"We ask Him to remove our fear and direct our attention to what He would have us be." page 68
"We asked God to mold our ideals and help us live up to them." page 69
"In meditation, we ask God what we do about each specific matter." page 69
"To sum up about sex: We pray for the right ideal, for guidance in each questionable situation, for sanity and for strength to do the
right thing." page 70
Step Five Prayer in the Big Book
"We thank God from the bottom of our heart that we know Him better." page 75
"We ask if we have omitted anything." page 75
Step Seven Prayer in the Big Book
"My Creator, I am now willing that you should 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. Amen." page 76
Step Eight Prayer in the Big Book page
" If we haven’t the will to do this, we ask until it comes." page 76
Step Nine Prayer in the Big Book page
"We ask that we be given strength and direction to do the right thing, no matter what the personal consequences might be." page 79
" If we have obtained permission, have consulted with others, asked God to help." page 80
"Each might pray about it, having the other one’s happiness uppermost in mind." page 82
"So we clean house with the family, asking each morning in meditation that our Creator show us the way of patience, tolerance,
kindliness and love." page 83
Step Ten in the Big Book
"Continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment and fear. When these crop up, we ask God at once to remove them." page 84
“How can I best serve Thee–Thy will (not mine) be done”. page 85
Step Eleven in the Big Book
“We ask God’s forgiveness and inquire what corrective measures should be taken”. page 86
“We ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives”. page 86
“We ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought or decision”. page 86
"We usually conclude the period of mediation 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 such problems. We especially ask for freedom from self-will, and are careful to make no requests for ourselves only We may ask for ourselves, however, if others will be helped. We are careful never to pray for our own selfish ends." page 87
" As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action." page 87 - 88
Step Twelve in the Big Book
"Ask Him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The answers will come IF
your own house is in order." page 164
Step Three Prayer in the Big Book
"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!" page 63
Step Four Prayer in the Big Book
“This is a sick man. How can I be helpful to him? God save me from being angry. Thy will be done”. page 67
"We ask Him to remove our fear and direct our attention to what He would have us be." page 68
"We asked God to mold our ideals and help us live up to them." page 69
"In meditation, we ask God what we do about each specific matter." page 69
"To sum up about sex: We pray for the right ideal, for guidance in each questionable situation, for sanity and for strength to do the
right thing." page 70
Step Five Prayer in the Big Book
"We thank God from the bottom of our heart that we know Him better." page 75
"We ask if we have omitted anything." page 75
Step Seven Prayer in the Big Book
"My Creator, I am now willing that you should 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. Amen." page 76
Step Eight Prayer in the Big Book page
" If we haven’t the will to do this, we ask until it comes." page 76
Step Nine Prayer in the Big Book page
"We ask that we be given strength and direction to do the right thing, no matter what the personal consequences might be." page 79
" If we have obtained permission, have consulted with others, asked God to help." page 80
"Each might pray about it, having the other one’s happiness uppermost in mind." page 82
"So we clean house with the family, asking each morning in meditation that our Creator show us the way of patience, tolerance,
kindliness and love." page 83
Step Ten in the Big Book
"Continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment and fear. When these crop up, we ask God at once to remove them." page 84
“How can I best serve Thee–Thy will (not mine) be done”. page 85
Step Eleven in the Big Book
“We ask God’s forgiveness and inquire what corrective measures should be taken”. page 86
“We ask god to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives”. page 86
“We ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought or decision”. page 86
"We usually conclude the period of mediation 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 such problems. We especially ask for freedom from self-will, and are careful to make no requests for ourselves only We may ask for ourselves, however, if others will be helped. We are careful never to pray for our own selfish ends." page 87
" As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action." page 87 - 88
Step Twelve in the Big Book
"Ask Him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The answers will come IF
your own house is in order." page 164
Step Prayers found at AA Cleveland Website
Step One Prayer found at AA Cleveland www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"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."
Step Two Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"Heavenly Father, I know in my heart that only you can restore me to sanity. I humbly ask that you remove all twisted thought & Addictive behavior from me this day. Heal my spirit & restore in me a clear mind."
Step Three Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"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!"
Step Four Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"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 & I will begin a searching & 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 the task."
Step Five Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"Higher Power, My inventory has shown me who I am, Yet I ask for Your help In admitting my wrongs to another person & to You.
Assure me, & be with me, in this Step, For without this Step I cannot progress in my recovery. With Your help, I can do this, & I do it."
Step Six Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"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 & Guide me toward spiritual & mental health."
Step Seven Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good & bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character
Which stands in the way of my usefulness to you & my fellows. Grant me strength, as I go out from here to do your bidding."
Step Eight Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"Higher Power, I ask Your help in making my list of all those I have harmed. I will take responsibility for my mistakes & Be forgiving to others as You are forgiving to me. Grant me the willingness to begin my restitution. This I pray."
Step Nine Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"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. Most important, I will continue to make amends By staying abstinent, helping others & Growing in spiritual progress."
Step Ten Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"I pray I may continue: To grow in understanding & 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 & Self-defeating attitudes & behaviors; To keep my willfulness in check;
To always remember I need Your help; To keep love & tolerance of others as my code; & To continue in daily prayer how I can best serve You,
My Higher Power."
Step Eleven Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"Higher Power, as I understand You, I pray to keep my connection with You Open & clear from the confusion of daily life. Through my prayers & meditation I ask especially for Freedom from self-will, rationalization, & wishful thinking. I pray for the guidance of correct thought & positive action.
Your will Higher Power, not mine, be done."
Step Twelve Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"Dear God, My spiritual awakening continues to unfold. The help I have received I shall pass on & give to others, Both in & out of the Fellowship.
For this opportunity I am grateful. I pray most humbly to continue walking day by day On the road of spiritual progress. I pray for the inner strength & wisdom to practice the principles of this way of life in all I do & say. I need You, my friends, & the program every hour of every day. This is a better way to live."
Step One Prayer found at AA Cleveland www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"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."
Step Two Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"Heavenly Father, I know in my heart that only you can restore me to sanity. I humbly ask that you remove all twisted thought & Addictive behavior from me this day. Heal my spirit & restore in me a clear mind."
Step Three Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"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!"
Step Four Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"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 & I will begin a searching & 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 the task."
Step Five Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"Higher Power, My inventory has shown me who I am, Yet I ask for Your help In admitting my wrongs to another person & to You.
Assure me, & be with me, in this Step, For without this Step I cannot progress in my recovery. With Your help, I can do this, & I do it."
Step Six Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"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 & Guide me toward spiritual & mental health."
Step Seven Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good & bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character
Which stands in the way of my usefulness to you & my fellows. Grant me strength, as I go out from here to do your bidding."
Step Eight Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"Higher Power, I ask Your help in making my list of all those I have harmed. I will take responsibility for my mistakes & Be forgiving to others as You are forgiving to me. Grant me the willingness to begin my restitution. This I pray."
Step Nine Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"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. Most important, I will continue to make amends By staying abstinent, helping others & Growing in spiritual progress."
Step Ten Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"I pray I may continue: To grow in understanding & 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 & Self-defeating attitudes & behaviors; To keep my willfulness in check;
To always remember I need Your help; To keep love & tolerance of others as my code; & To continue in daily prayer how I can best serve You,
My Higher Power."
Step Eleven Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"Higher Power, as I understand You, I pray to keep my connection with You Open & clear from the confusion of daily life. Through my prayers & meditation I ask especially for Freedom from self-will, rationalization, & wishful thinking. I pray for the guidance of correct thought & positive action.
Your will Higher Power, not mine, be done."
Step Twelve Prayer found at AA Cleveland https://www.aacle.org/twelve-step-prayers/
"Dear God, My spiritual awakening continues to unfold. The help I have received I shall pass on & give to others, Both in & out of the Fellowship.
For this opportunity I am grateful. I pray most humbly to continue walking day by day On the road of spiritual progress. I pray for the inner strength & wisdom to practice the principles of this way of life in all I do & say. I need You, my friends, & the program every hour of every day. This is a better way to live."