Synopses & Reviews
- Hazelden's acclaimed meditation series has more than 10 million copies in print.
- Builds on an already popular title, which has sold more than 200,000 copies since 1999.
- The format is not drastically changed for readers of the first edition, making it new but familiar
- Bill P., a recognizable name in the recovery community, is a sought-after speaker nationwide (in the first edition, the author is Anonymous; in the second edition, he uses first name and last initial)
- Non-denominational material is perfect for a wide audience.
- In 2005/2006, we will release another 183 readings in The Twelve Step Prayer Book, Volume 2.
Synopsis
A second edition (with 44 new prayers) of the best-selling book of prayers and inspirations for those seeking just the right words for conversing with their Higher Power or for expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings.
Wherever you are on your recovery journey, and however you define your Higher Power, you will find spiritual support in this special collection of prayers and inspirational readings.This second edition of The 12 Step Prayer Book features 183 passages gleaned from Twelve Step meetings and adapted from common prayers and devotions. It includes:44 new prayers and readingsA guide for daily readingtraditional and best-loved recovery prayers, andStep and meeting prayers.This book is an excellent accompaniment to Easy Does It: A Book of Daily Twelve Step Meditations.
Synopsis
Words of wisdom and inspiration, gleaned from Twelve Step meetings and adapted from common prayers and devotional readings, fill the second edition of this popular 12 (twelve) step prayer book. Featuring 44 new prayers, the updated and enhanced second edition offers a total of 183 inspirational passages to assist members of all Twelve Step fellowships in their prayer life and spiritual progress. Anyone who has had difficulty finding "the right words" to speak with his or her Higher Power will find abundant resources in this stirring collection.
Synopsis
Wherever you are on your recovery journey, and however you define your Higher Power, you will find spiritual support in this special collection of prayers and inspirational readings.
This second edition of The 12 Step Prayer Book features 183 passages gleaned from Twelve Step meetings and adapted from common prayers and devotions. It includes:
- 44 new prayers and readings
- A guide for daily reading
- traditional and best-loved recovery prayers, and
- Step and meeting prayers.
This book is an excellent accompaniment to
Easy Does It: A Book of Daily Twelve Step Meditations.Table of Contents
Introduction
184 I've Found a Reason
185 Happy, Joyous, and Free
186 Life Is a Gift
187 Thanksgiving Prayer--Native American
188 Where There Is Charity and Wisdom
189 I Must Change
190 Prayer for Natural Disasters
191 My New Employer
192 Awareness, Acceptance, Action
193 Daily Surrender--No Regrets
194 Thanking You for Little Things
195 For Guidance
196 Teach Me
197 Happiness Prayer from West Africa
198 Protected and Safe
199 For Loved Ones Far Away
200 When Our Hearts Are Lonely
201 Make Us Strong--Native American
202 Let Nothing Disturb Me
203 Lead Me from Addiction
204 I Ask Not for Easier Tasks
205 Deliver Me from Fear
206 Gratitude and Joy
207 A Useful Life
208 All Actions Are Born in Thought
209 All the Good I Can
210 My Misadventures
211 Continue to Watch
212 The Joy of Right Living
213 For Protection
214 Count Your Blessings
215 I Am Thankful For . . .
216 Put Courage into My Heart
217 Honesty, Purity, Unselfishness, and Love
218 Support Me with Your Power
219 Blessings by the Buddha
220 Let the Worst Be Known
221 Thank You, God
222 Celtic Morning Prayer
223 Surrender to God's Will
224 Quiet Day
225 Carry This Message
226 Yes or No
227 May My Thoughts Be Guided
228 Moment by Moment
229 We Are Students
230 Blessing from Lao Tzu
231 Grant Me to Walk in Beauty
232 Unselfishness
233 Gentle and Soothing
234 Surround Me with Your Love, God
235 May I Be Happy
236 Expectations
237 Facing Indecision
238 What I Ought to Know
239 Thank You for My Friends
240 Use Me as Your Worker
241 Easy Does It
242 Shinto Blessing
243 Healthy Pride
244 Reason for Hope
245 Change Me--Ruth C.'s Prayer
246 Blaming the Past
247 Stop Fixing Others
248 For a Sane and Sound Sex Life
249 Quiet My Mind
250 Amelia Earhart's Prayer
251 Looking for God
252 The Miracle of Meetings
253 A Summer Prayer
254 To Be Useful
255 Avoiding Gossip
256 My Chosen Life
257 My Family
258 Knowledge
259 I Cannot Do This Alone
260 If I'm Discouraged Today
261 When Agitated or Doubtful
262 Peace and Justice for All
263 Make Me Brave for Life
264 Share Strength
265 Saving the World
266 You Give Me Strength
267 So My Heart Is Quiet
268 Living in the Present
269 I Am Weak
270 Humble, Open-Minded, Willing
271 At Night
272 Faith Works
273 Mend Me
274 Traditional Jewish Prayer
275 Traditional Prayer from Mexico
276 Lack of Faith
277 May I Encourage Others
278 This First Step
279 Surround Me with Your Light
280 Stop My Running Away
281 When I Question God's Will
282 The Four 'A's'
283 Part of the Solution
284 Seeking Serenity
285 Fear No More
286 God Is Our Shelter
287 Our Faithful, Unchangeable Friend
288 A Triumphant Heart
289 Today I Will Trust
290 The Weight of the World
291 Wisdom
292 I Will
293 Farther Along
294 Finding Home
295 Release Hurt, Anger, Resentment
296 Bad Day
297 Forgiving Others
298 Reconstruction Ahead
299 Deep Peace
300 Burden No Longer
301 The Grace of God
302 A New Freedom and Happiness
303 We Will Not Regret the Past
304 Serenity and Peace
305 Benefiting Others
306 Uselessness and Self-Pity
307 Losing Interest in Selfish Things
308 Self-Seeking Slips Away
309 Attitude and Outlook
310 Fear and Insecurity
311 Instinctively Know
312 God Is Doing for Us
313 I Will Do the Footwork
314 Happy Thoughts
315 Willingness and Action
316 My Work Life
317 Accepting Every Task
318 Unrealistic Expectations
319 Sleepless Nights
320 Countless Gifts of Love
321 Then and Now
322 Lord, I Bring Before You
323 Jumping-Off Place
324 Help
325 With Laughter
326 Trust
327 God's Power to Guide Me
328 Live and Let Live
329 Grant Me Your Light
330 To Go Outdoors Each Day
331 Praised Be to You, My Lord
332 I Will Attend a Meeting
333 Patience for My Family
334 Wealth, Power, Fame
335 For My Sponsee
336 Happy Days
337 The Simple Things
338 Direct and Guide My Journey
339 The Strength of Humility
340 Strengthen Me
341 Becoming Whole
342 Through These Doors
343 We Need Only Obey
344 For the Spirit of Prayer
345 Father of Light
346 Better Relationships
347 God's Love
348 God of Our Life
349 Power of Choice
350 Procrastination
351 A Peaceful Pace
352 Fear
353 God Is Enough
354 Thank You for Today
355 Teach Me Your Will
356 To Grow and Blossom
Inspirational Readings
357 Your Destiny
358 Speak Your Truth
359 Be Patient with Everyone
360 The Four Absolutes
361 Always Remember
362 That Great Purpose
363 I Wish I Were
364 Be at Peace
365 Humility
366 I Try to Help People
References