THE SERENITY PRAYER
GOD...
With the saying of this word, I am admitting the existence of a
Higher Power; a being far greater than I.
With the repeating of this second word, I am admitting that a
Higher Power is an authority who can bestow and give.
ME...
I am asking something for myself. If I ask, I shall be given. It is
not wrong to ask for betterment of myself, for with the improvement
of my character, people around me will be made happier.
the SERENITY...
I am asking for calmness, composure and peace in my life which
will enable me to think straight and govern myself properly.
to ACCEPT.....
I am resigning myself to conditions as they are right now, rather
than fight for how I want them to be.
the THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE...
I am accepting my lot in life as it is. Until I have the courage to
change any part of my life I don't like, I must accept it without
resentment.
COURAGE...
I am asking for conditions to be different, and for me to have the
faith I need to make the changes in myself.
to CHANGE...
I am asking for a quality of spirit to become aware of those
things I do that do not serve me in my recovery.
the THINGS I CAN...
I am asking for my Higher Power's guidance in making the right
decisions. Everything in my life is not perfect, I must continue to
face reality and constantly work towards continued growth and
recovery.
WISDOM....
I am asking HP to give me the ability to form sound judgments in
any and all matters.
to KNOW...
I want to be able to understand clearly and see the reality in
any situation.
the DIFFERENCE...
I want to see things differently in my life so there can be some
distinction. I need to sense a definite value in love over selfishness,
where my will gets in the way of my Higher Power's will.