4th Step Prayer
WHEN IN DOUBT "I was to sit quietly when in doubt, asking only for direction and strength to meet my problems as He would have me. Never was I to pray for myself, except as my requests bore on my usefulness to others. Then only might I expect to receive. But that would be in great measure." (p.13) WHEN I AM DISTURBED BY THE CONDUCT (SYMPTOMS) OF OTHERS "This is a sick man. How can I be helpful to him? God save me from being angry. Thy will be done." (p. 67 BB)
God help me to show this person the same tolerance, pity and patience that I would Cheerfully grant a sick friend. This is a sick person, how can I be helpful to him? God save me from being angry. Thy will be done. (see above and p. 141 of 12&12) WHEN I AM AFRAID "We ask Him to remove our fear and direct our attention to what He would have us be." (p. 68 BB) God, relieve me of this fear and direct my attention to what you would have me be. AMEN (see above) WHEN I AM AWARE OF MY OWN DEFECTS AND SEEKING GOD'S HELP TO CHANGE "We asked God to mold our ideals and help us to live up to them. . . we ask God what we should do about each specific matter." (p. 69 BB) God mold my ideals in this particular area of my life and help me to live up to them. What should I do in each specific matter? Guide me God and give me strength to do right. AMEN (see above)God I thank you from the bottom of my heart that I know you better. Help me become aware of anything I have omitted discussing with another person. Help me to do what is necessary to walk a free man at last. AMEN (p. 75 BB)
From The Page of Prayer, where these prayers are collected together.