Prayers
Words people in recovery have leaned on
Read one slowly. Say it aloud if you like. Use the words that fit you.
Serenity Prayer
Accept, change, know the difference
Third Step Prayer
Turning it over
Third Step Prayer (NA)
Take my will and my life
Seventh Step Prayer
Willing to be changed
Prayer of St. Francis
Make me an instrument of peace
Thomas Merton Prayer
Trusting when the road is unclear
The Set Aside Prayer
An open mind
Resentment (Sick Man’s) Prayer
Compassion in place of anger
Acceptance Prayer
Acceptance is the answer
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“God” can mean whatever higher power you are working with. If a prayer does not fit today, leave it and come back later. If this stirs up more than you can sit with, see the crisis and recovery resources, or Urge Help if an urge is close.