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Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

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So far today, God,
I've done alright.
I haven't gossiped,
haven't lost my temper,
haven't been greedy, grumpy,
nasty, selfish, or over-indulgent
and haven't had a drink.
I'm really glad about that.
But in a few minutes, God,
I'm going to get out of bed,
and from then on, I'm probably
going to need alot more help.
Amen

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Oh God, what a mess we make of our lives when they are not centered in you! Sometimes our prayer life gets crowded out in the busyness of our work and our connections with each other and you are haphazard in our lives at best. We forget to pay attention to the needs around us, even in our own families, and the blessings we give out are few and far between. Forgive us, O God, and restore a new and right spirit within us. Use us to help those around us so they can feel your love and know your grace.

Contributed by Jim C.

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Twelve Step Prayers

FIRST STEP PRAYER:  Dear God, I admit that I am powerless over my addiction.  I admit that my life is unmanageable when i try to control it.  Help me 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, 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 towards 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 usefullness 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.  The help I have received I shall pass on and give to others, both in and out of the fellowship. For this opportunity I am grateful.  I pray must humbly to continue walking day by day on the road of spiritual progress.  I pray for inner strength and wisdom to 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.