I hope she grows up to love god and that she can always trust him and search him. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. Pray in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. My hope is that these prayers will provide a framework for you to develop your own or expand on the wording below. The result of taking the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous is a spiritual awakening. I have seen this prayer in prayers for the twelve steps, a spiritual journey it is used by some christians in 12 step programs. Free 12 step recovery information guides for working all 12 steps, 12 step spiritual exercises, articles, handouts, meditations, big book workgroup formats, 12 traditions info, 12 concepts info, etc. I am so tired of drinking, and i know now that i cannot leave it on my own. Step 6 ready to be released readiness for gods work in us. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. This is from i highly recommend this site and their book.
God, please remove my fears and show me your truth. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Twelve step prayersfromthe big book of alcoholics anonymous. For all the prayers that are fit to print,the big book index. And which principles might be these principles, pray tell. We have then completed step seven big book, pager 76 a pre eighth step prayer. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others reading. Let us think of some of the subtler ones which can sometimes be quite as damaging. Its here where you start to put into practice the ideals of christian living, and demonstrate to your family, community, and to god of your commitment to change, and a better life through christ. For all the prayers that are fit to print, the big book index.
The big book the main 164 pages, prayers, personal stories, and more. When ready say the seventh step prayer with your sponsee. When am i most likely 53 step ten a spiritual road maps 56 step ten daily journal worksheet 58 step ten daily journal sample worksheet 59 step eleven louis affirmation supplement 63 60. Examples of amends letters are given in appendices one and two.
Big book page 5, line 1 step 5failure to make confession. Chapter 5 how it works of the big book contains the 3rd step prayer which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. Thanks bee, was thinking i hadnt seen it around the big book 08092009, 03. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymous. I have been attending recovery meetings since 1977, releasing the addiction to alcohol, food and codependency. Eighth step prayer higher power, i ask your help in making my list of all those i have harmed. Third step prayer and quietly read it to her over the phone. The big books directions for taking all twelve steps. Yet, we are told, step six is the step that separates the men from the boys. Our goals are to live the spiritual process through which sobriety is obtained and enhanced, and to publish at no charge our experience for other recovering alcoholics. Step 5 prayer admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. The 12 steps companion has included pages numbers that correspond to the main body of the printed big book since its original launch on the app store almost 10 years ago. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. The 12 step prayers were created using the text of the big book of.
They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in reaching out to the alcoholic who still suffers. I love the beauty, pictures and rhymes of the prayers. 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. If you wish to visit the official aaws web page, please click on the blue big book alcoholics anonymous these pages are not endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Forgiveness and a bunch of cool spiritual principles. Step 2 came to believe faith in one greater than oneself. Part of these exercises have been modified and used with permission from the big book bunch. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Its title pages do not in any way resemble those found in aa gscapproved literature. Be assured that praying on the knees is not a requirement of alcoholics anonymous. For all the prayers that are fit to print,the big book. Step eight worksheet 41 step five 42 step six 44 step seven 46 step eight 48 step nine 50 introducing step ten 51 step ten setups. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible.
Step eight 81 such gross misbehavior is not by any means a full catalogue of the harms we do. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character. Suppose that we are irritable, critical, impatient, and humorless. My creator, i am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol drugs, actingout behaviour, that our lives had become unmanageable. Why dont you go home and get the big book and open it at page. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the. Please god help me to show this person the same tolerance, pity and patience that i would cheerfully grant a sick friend.
When ready have your sponsee add the names of all people and institutions they have harmed to an amends list. None of the contributors had been sober more than a couple of years at the time. Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step programs that have been established. The big book of alcoholics anonymous including 12 steps. There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love. The text used to develop the prayers are shown at the end of the prayer in parenthesis. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. Also included is the ability to jump to a page and search for any text within the app. Many in recovery regard the 6th and 7th steps as evidence of the programs divine inspiration, for when the book alcoholics anonymous was written only two short paragraphs were devoted to these steps. Prayers from the big book alcoholics anonymous 3rd step prayer page 63. Step 8 we made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymous on this page you can discover what this book tells about.
If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is. He saw that he had to place the outcome in gods hands or he would soon start drinking again, and all would be lost anyhow. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. God, i offer myself to thee to build with me and do with me as thou wilt. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. Suppose that in our family lives we happen to be miserly, irresponsible, callous, or cold. Daily inspirational email groups 20072020 just love audio. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and. If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page.
We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. Here is the step 11 worksheet created for our group. Many people who are in recovery have found that the 12 step prayers not only aid in helping you find your own higher power, but that the 12 step prayers also bring a feeling of serenity. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. I get excited every time i take a newcomer through the big book and after 8 years, i still get a kick out of it. Worksheets are the primary purpose group big, 12 step workbook, first step work, aas 12 steps including powerful, 12 steps in 12 weeks oa big book study format, the twelve step program, resentment inventory prompt, step 1 work. Give me your protection and care as i abandon myself to you and give up my old ways and my old ideas just for today. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. Step 8 we made a list, aa na 8th step artist jennifer scott depicts making a list, in a selfportrait. Step 8 is the more specific persontoperson application of the shamereduction that was begun in steps 4 and 5.
Prayer in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Directions for taking step 9 are listed on page 76, paragraph 3, lines 611. The book contains prayers for the poor, for when a child is scared, sad, or just to praise god. 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. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Twelve step prayers alcoholics anonymous cleveland. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous big book twelve steps. Show me all the harms i have caused with my behavior and help me be willing to make amends to one and all. But while step seven in the big book consists of a single prayer on page 76 that can, and should, be often repeated while we continue to rework the 12 steps after our initial gothrough, there is no equivalent formula for how to rework step 6.
Grant me strength, as i go out from here, to do your bidding. The format that was given to me is called the hyannis method. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon.
Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. Addiction recovery, christian 12 steps, 9th step prayers. Nov 04, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Confessions of a big book sponsor big book sponsorship. Directions for taking step 8 are listed on page 76, paragraph 3, lines 25. Emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 emotional sobriety and food step 11 inventory 12212014 how to listen to god below are various versions of the pamphlets how to begin practicing quiet time a. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Here are the 12 steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery the 12 steps are found on pages 5960, alcoholics anonymous, the big book the 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path the 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and inspirational readings second edition featuring 44 new prayers written and compiled by bill p. Contents introduction guide for daily reading 1 serenity prayer 2 the lords prayer 3 prayer of saint francis of assisi 4 todays thought 5 sanskrit proverb 6 to be prayer. Each might pray about it, having the other ones happiness uppermost in mind.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Aa prayers, big book prayers and inspirational recovery 12. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous i earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. Page 76 directions for taking step 7 are listed on page 76, paragraph 2, lines 17. Prayers for step 10 the prayers used in step 4 are repeated here. Home for all the prayers that are fit to print, the big book index. 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. Now we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. Twelve step prayersfromthe big book of alcoholics anonymous stay safe and healthy. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. The free version features the full text of the big book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, meeting finder, and more. The big book contains the 12 steps, the step 3,7 prayers, the forgiveness prayer, how to pray and meditate in step 11, an entire chapter on working with others, and a template for working out a half decent 4th. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless.
Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. God, i offer myself to theeto build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. Seventh step prayer 7th step step seven prayer a pre. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. Ninth step prayer higher power, i pray for the right attitude to make my amends. Prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous big. Prayers in the big book of alcoholics anonymous concord nhbbss. Big book workshop handouts and forms steps 10 and 11. The authors of the big book call step 3 the keystone 62. Almighty god, my inventory has shown me who i am, i admit to my wrongs, yet i ask for your help in admitting my wrongs to another person and to you.
In the big book, the 7th step is described as scarcely more than just one short prayer, known to many today as the 7th step prayer. Big book workshop handouts and forms big book workshop. The twelve step prayers were created using the text of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. These little prayers are great for anyone in aa, alanon, alateen or anyone who wants to have a greater understanding of the 12 step program, in order to grow closer to their friend or loved one who is in recovery. The third step prayer big book alcoholics anonymous.
I started working the steps out of the big book in 1998, with a step study sponsor and a supportive big book group. Implicit in both steps 8 and 9 is the assumption that we carry a toxic residue of shame from virtually every incident in which we have hurt, rejected, or ignored others. The step 7 prayer, from page 76 of the big book, alcoholics anonymous, is my creator, i am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. Prayers in the big book of alcoholics anonymous concord.