Second Step Prayer - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

***nandm*** · 01-23-2008, 11:46 PM

I pray for an open mind
so I may come to believe
in a Power greater than myself.

I pray for humility
and the continued opportunity
to increase my faith.

I don't want to be crazy any more.

Cocoon · 04-10-2008, 09:03 AM

Amen!

***nandm*** · 08-17-2008, 10:17 AM

GlennMatthew · 01-21-2009, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandm

I pray for an open mind
so I may come to believe
in a Power greater than myself.

I pray for humility
and the continued opportunity
to increase my faith.

I don't want to be crazy any more.

I am a pagan in recovery... with a catholic sponsor...
now if THAT isn't a testament to the power of the fourth chapter of the Big Book, I'm not sure what is.

My spiritual prejudices ran deep. I won't get into them, but they were many and deep seeded. With the help of my sponsor, who never once claimed to know what I believed in (but also never once judged me for it), I was able to identify those prejudices and begin to openly, honestly and willingly deal with them... I am so grateful that Bill Wilson couldn't accept some of the ideas of the Oxford Movement. He wanted people like me to recover too, and when life became impossible, and I had to face the proposition that either God is, or he isnt, I was able to lay aside my prejudices and say without a doubt:
GOD IS!!!!

TWILIGHT6579 · 04-04-2009, 11:05 AM

i just finished processing step 2 with my sponsor
i appreciate this prayer
im willing to learn more of step 2

freefromdrugs09 · 04-07-2009, 10:54 AM

is this the second step to say the prayer

sugErspun · 04-07-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by freefromdrugs09

is this the second step to say the prayer

I think if you read enough of the 2nd step posts here - prayer is certainly helpful...but it's really more a feeling than an action. When I was at step 2 and into 3 ~ I really had a sense that this "god" thing just might work.

Hope Springs Eternal...

Taking5 · 04-07-2009, 02:03 PM

I took the 2nd step with 2 different sponsors and neither one mentioned this prayer to me. And I am OK with that.

68camaro · 08-09-2009, 02:42 AM

Hi I am currently In aa But I was addicted to drugs. I have been accepted and I am a member of my local aa group. I have the best sponsor in the world I think, we have been life long friends. I was wondering if I can hang out and post in this side of the forum. I know aa is different from na but i believe addiction is addiction weather it be a pill or in liquid form. Thanks for your time.

68camaro · 08-09-2009, 02:45 AM

Oh I am Working on step 2 Myself so all the above I have read helps me alot.

nelco · 08-09-2009, 04:28 AM

Quote:

I pray for an open mind
so I may come to believe
in a Power greater than myself.

I pray for humility
and the continued opportunity
to increase my faith.

I don't want to be crazy any more.

Where did this prayer come from ??
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Believe808 · 08-09-2009, 04:52 AM

I have seen this prayer in "Prayers for the Twelve Steps, A Spiritual Journey" it is used by some Christians in 12 step programs.

nelco · 08-09-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Believe808

I have seen this prayer in "Prayers for the Twelve Steps, A Spiritual Journey" it is used by some Christians in 12 step programs.

Thanks Bee, was thinking I hadnt seen it around the big book

Live · 08-09-2009, 03:05 PM

Darling NandM, I love you, I miss you....you wouldn't know it but you are a part of me every day!
And I just had a wonderful long distance conference call...3 hours...with family and mate, much of which and nearly all the importance had to do with our keen interest and sharing of our spiritual journeys, each of us on a unique path paradoxically all aimed the same!

much love to you and many hugs!
10A
psst I am not alcoholic but I need the spiritual (?) journey as does every human!

stephnc · 09-10-2009, 06:23 AM

Thanks for this prayer. I'm working on my second step and this really helps me - a non-religious person - to find a clearer path to my Higher Power.

Found · 11-07-2009, 03:05 PM

It's even helping me as a religious person.

01-23-2008, 11:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
*nandm* Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 6,777	Second Step Prayer I pray for an open mind so I may come to believe in a Power greater than myself. I pray for humility and the continued opportunity to increase my faith. I don't want to be crazy any more. __________________ NOTE: All BB quotes are from the 1st Edition of the Big Book Depression is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being too strong for too long.

08-17-2008, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
*nandm* Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 6,777	__________________ NOTE: All BB quotes are from the 1st Edition of the Big Book Depression is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being too strong for too long.

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Taking5 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA - Lower Alabama Posts: 4,244	I took the 2nd step with 2 different sponsors and neither one mentioned this prayer to me. And I am OK with that. __________________ It is easier to practice total abstinence than perfect moderation _______________________________________ Any quotes from the big book of AA are from the first edition, or are otherwise exempt from copyright infringement under the "fair use doctrine".

08-09-2009, 03:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,588 Blog Entries: 5	Darling NandM, I love you, I miss you....you wouldn't know it but you are a part of me every day! And I just had a wonderful long distance conference call...3 hours...with family and mate, much of which and nearly all the importance had to do with our keen interest and sharing of our spiritual journeys, each of us on a unique path paradoxically all aimed the same! much love to you and many hugs! 10A psst I am not alcoholic but I need the spiritual (?) journey as does every human! __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

04-10-2008, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cocoon Let Go & Let God! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere, Illinois Posts: 8	Amen!

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TWILIGHT6579 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: in the universe Posts: 11	i just finished processing step 2 with my sponsor i appreciate this prayer im willing to learn more of step 2

04-07-2009, 10:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
freefromdrugs09 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: atlanta georgi Posts: 7	is this the second step to say the prayer

08-09-2009, 02:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
68camaro Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cedartown,Ga Posts: 16	Hi I am currently In aa But I was addicted to drugs. I have been accepted and I am a member of my local aa group. I have the best sponsor in the world I think, we have been life long friends. I was wondering if I can hang out and post in this side of the forum. I know aa is different from na but i believe addiction is addiction weather it be a pill or in liquid form. Thanks for your time.

08-09-2009, 02:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
68camaro Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cedartown,Ga Posts: 16	Oh I am Working on step 2 Myself so all the above I have read helps me alot.

08-09-2009, 04:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Believe808 Miracles Happen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,977	I have seen this prayer in "Prayers for the Twelve Steps, A Spiritual Journey" it is used by some Christians in 12 step programs.

09-10-2009, 06:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
stephnc Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 424	Thanks for this prayer. I'm working on my second step and this really helps me - a non-religious person - to find a clearer path to my Higher Power.

11-07-2009, 03:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
Found Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UK Posts: 196	It's even helping me as a religious person.

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