1st Step Prayers

I admit that I am powerless over my addiction.

I admit that my life is unmanageable when I try to control it.

Help me this day to understand the true meaning of powerlessness.

Remove from me all denial of my addiction.

Amen.

Dear God,
I am truly powerless to overcome my weaknesses.

I have proven my powerlessness to myself by trying over and over again to help myself.

Everything I have tried apart from you has failed. Therefore, I am admitting my weaknesses and powerlessness today, and I pray once again, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

Help me now as I continue to pray and bring before you this day my greatest concern and fear . . . . Amen.