Suggested Prayers For Each Of Our 12 Steps

[ First Step Prayer ]
Dear Higher Power,
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.

[ Second Step Prayer ]
Heavenly Higher Power,
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 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!

[ Fourth Step Prayer ]
Dear God,
It is I who have made my life a mess.I 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 the 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 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 toward spiritual and mental health.

[ Seventh Step Prayer ]
My Higher Power,
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 characterwhichstands 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

[ 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.Most important, I will continue to make amends bystaying abstinent, helping others, and growing in spiritual progress.

[ Tenth Step Prayer ]
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, my Higher Power.

[ Eleventh Step Prayer ]
Higher Power, As I understand You,
I pray to keep my connection with You open and clear from the confusion of daily life. Through my prayers and meditation 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 Higher Power, 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 most humbly to continue walking day by day on the road of spiritual progress. I pray for the 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.