Prayer for the Addicted - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Pickle · 11-09-2002, 05:32 AM

I found this prayer through the Companions of St. Anthony.

God of mercy,
we bless you in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who ministers to all who come to Him. Give your strength to (name of person), one of your children, enfold him/her in your love and restore him/her in your love and restore him/her to the freedom of God's children.

Lord,
look with compassion on all those who have lost their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy, strengthen them in the work of recovery, and help them to resist all temptation.

To those who care for them, grant patience and understanding and a love that perseveres. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

There are times I am at a loss on how to pray for a friend. I especially need to pray for their freedom and patience for the co-dependent.

Love you all,

Bev

**Ann** · 11-09-2002, 07:16 AM

Bev

What a wonderful prayer. I am often at a loss for words to express to God my prayers, and even though I know that He knows, it helps ME to be able to put the words with the plea.

I am going to print this one out to carry with me.

Thank you.

11-09-2002, 11:41 AM

Beverly,

Thankyou for this prayer. I will stop by here everynight before signing off and pray for all of us.

Hugs,
MG

Paulie · 11-12-2002, 02:31 PM

Thanks Bev - that we beautiful. It too will be keeping this one.

thanks for sharing!!!

Peacefulpie · 11-12-2002, 03:36 PM

Awsome prayer thank you for this!

margo · 11-12-2002, 08:21 PM

Pickle - thank you so much for posting this prayer. I find it hard to know exactly what to say when praying for my partner, and this will really help me. I'm glad to see you back again - you've been missed

Love and hugs.

Jennifer J. · 11-19-2002, 04:07 PM

Just another prayer to share, ladies,

Oh , Great Spirit, Whose voice I hear in the wind, whose breath gives life to the world hear me,

I come to youas one of your many children
Iam small and weak,
I need your strenth and wisdom in all I do,
May I walk with You in beauty this day.

A Ho Mitakiasi (All my Relations)
Amen.

Love in recovery,
Jennifer J.

11-19-2002, 04:35 PM

Thank you Jennifer.

That reminds me to live in today and appreciate the good I have in each day.

Hugs,
MG

Jennifer J. · 11-19-2002, 05:04 PM

[COLOR=orangered]The prayer is inscribed on the back of my anniversary coin for my first year of recovery. Glad it means something to you. Love in Recovery, Jennifer J.

11-09-2002, 05:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pickle Paused Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Jacinto, California Posts: 71	Prayer for the Addicted I found this prayer through the Companions of St. Anthony. God of mercy, we bless you in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who ministers to all who come to Him. Give your strength to (name of person), one of your children, enfold him/her in your love and restore him/her in your love and restore him/her to the freedom of God's children. Lord, look with compassion on all those who have lost their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy, strengthen them in the work of recovery, and help them to resist all temptation. To those who care for them, grant patience and understanding and a love that perseveres. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen There are times I am at a loss on how to pray for a friend. I especially need to pray for their freedom and patience for the co-dependent. Love you all, Bev

11-09-2002, 07:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,227	Bev What a wonderful prayer. I am often at a loss for words to express to God my prayers, and even though I know that He knows, it helps ME to be able to put the words with the plea. I am going to print this one out to carry with me. Thank you. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

11-12-2002, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,785	Thanks Bev - that we beautiful. It too will be keeping this one. thanks for sharing!!! __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

11-12-2002, 03:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Peacefulpie Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: toto I dont think we're in kansas anymore Posts: 354	((((Bev)))) Awsome prayer thank you for this! __________________ Take the time to live!!! Life is too short. Dance naked.!!! Alway's Den

11-19-2002, 04:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jennifer J. Paused Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 22	Prayer Just another prayer to share, ladies, Oh , Great Spirit, Whose voice I hear in the wind, whose breath gives life to the world hear me, I come to youas one of your many children Iam small and weak, I need your strenth and wisdom in all I do, May I walk with You in beauty this day. A Ho Mitakiasi (All my Relations) Amen. Love in recovery, Jennifer J.

11-09-2002, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Morning Glory Guest Posts: n/a	Beverly, Thankyou for this prayer. I will stop by here everynight before signing off and pray for all of us. Hugs, MG

11-12-2002, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,727	Pickle - thank you so much for posting this prayer. I find it hard to know exactly what to say when praying for my partner, and this will really help me. I'm glad to see you back again - you've been missed Love and hugs.

11-19-2002, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Morning Glory Guest Posts: n/a	Thank you Jennifer. That reminds me to live in today and appreciate the good I have in each day. Hugs, MG

11-19-2002, 05:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jennifer J. Paused Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 22	Prayer [COLOR=orangered]The prayer is inscribed on the back of my anniversary coin for my first year of recovery. Glad it means something to you. Love in Recovery, Jennifer J.

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