Third Step Prayer
Turning it over
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!
From Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book), page 63. Quoted with attribution. © A.A. World Services, Inc.
From the Recovery Prayers on Colors in Recoveryhttps://colorsinrecovery.com/prayers/third-step-prayer/© 2026 Colors in Recovery / JC M. All rights reserved. The prayer’s wording belongs to its source above.
“God” can mean whatever higher power you are working with. Take your time. There is no right way to say it.
If this stirs up more than you can sit with, see the crisis and recovery resources, or Urge Help if an urge is close.