Prayer Against The Temptation To Return To My Addiction

AA and The Alcoholic Anonymous Serenity Prayer

The simple AA Prayer of Serenity helps recovering alcoholics find courage, stay sober & support fellow alcoholics in their struggle against alcohol.

The Serenity Prayer has been part of regular AA meetings for many years, and is a great help for many alcoholics.

Some people might say, ‘Why pray?’  The answer is simple – it’s a good prayer – it’s a prayer that works: a belief in the power of prayer to God or Jesus for healing and recovery, has been one of ways that AA and NA have inspired thousands of desperate people to restore hope in their ability to withstand the cravings of their addiction. Alcoholics around the world need a prayer for help when they are fighting against temptation. The Serenity Prayer is the short prayer that they frequently turn to. For many recovering alcoholics, the Serenity Prayer is a daily prayer – because cravings and temptation have to be faced and overcome, every day of an alcoholic’s life. There are no ‘days off’ for an alcoholic.

God, give us grace to accept with serenityThe things that cannot be changed,Courage to change the thingswhich should be changed,and the Wisdom to distinguish

the one from the other.

Living one day at a time,Enjoying one moment at a time,Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,Taking, as Jesus did,This sinful world as it is,Not as I would have it,Trusting that You will make all things right,If I surrender to Your will,So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,And supremely happy with You forever in the next.

Amen.

There are several different variations of the Prayer of Serenity, but they are all the above text.

Alternative Versions of the Serenity Prayer

There is a popular shorter version of this powerful prayer of healing:

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,Courage to change the things I can,

And wisdom to know the difference.

Some version of the AA Prayer of Serenity has become a regular part of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, as well as NA meetings and other Addict Support groups.  It forms part of 12 Step Programs in most places around the world.  It is sometimes known as The Meeting Prayer.

Most of the variations of this alcoholic prayer have a similar structure: firstly, it’s a prayer asking for strength – a prayer to God or Jesus, or any higher power outside ourselves, asking for the courage to change.

Praying for serenity follows this, but it’s a specific sort of serenity – serenity in the face of accepting things as they really are – life and reality as it really is, not as we would it to be – or how we kid ourselves that it is.  Failure to accept ‘real’ reality about ourselves, and what we do, is really a demonstration of our ability to use denial to avoid making difficult decisions to change.

Denial vs Acceptance of Reality

Everybody uses denial to some degree – it’s normal.  Denial protects our inner selves from facts that we feel we cannot accept…or cannot accept, yet. It’s a defence mechanism that can be useful in some circumstances.  For example, it can be useful if we are not yet ‘ready’ to face some ‘awful truth’ – whatever it is that we feel is an ‘awful truth’.

Denial allows us time to adjust to the new reality.  It could be an unexpected diagnosis of cancer, or it could be the fact that our drinking, or drug taking, has taken over our lives, and we have become powerless to control our cravings.

The value of denial in some circumstances is that it buys us time to adjust to new, and difficult information.  But difficult facts are still facts. They are not going to go away, even if we deny them.  We all have to face the truth in the end, no matter how difficult that might be.

For someone with an addiction, it is always better to stop using that safety net of denial sooner, rather than later – before lasting damage is done

Denial of reality is one of the major barriers to recovery.  This Alcoholic’s Prayer strikes at the places where addicts of all types to hide – where they feel ‘comfortable’ – where life seems to be easier. That is an illusion. That ‘more comfortable’ place is also the place that is destroying their lives, and the lives of their families.

It’s a tough prayer!

The Serenity Prayer is very effective for AA and NA members, exactly because it speaks the ‘truth’ about what needs to be done – and alcoholics and addicts all know this, deep down.  William Shakespeare understood the importance of being truly honest with yourself:

“To thine own self be true”

That’s always a tough thing to do, but being true to yourself, and refusing to accept who and what you have become, is even harder for anyone with an addiction.  Being totally honest with yourself, takes a huge amount of courage, and this Serenity Prayer has helped many alcoholics to admit to things as they really are – even when those things are not easy to admit, accept or live with.

Along with serenity and acceptance,  alcoholics and addicts then need to find the courage to stay strong and resist the temptation to fall back into addiction.  The Serenity Prayer has saved many people from relapsing when some extra crisis hits, and they want to return to the ‘comfort’ of their addiction.

The strength and courage that is given and received from fellow members at A A is one of the most important factors that help members of Alcoholics Anonymous to stay strong during a crisis.  If you have an addiction, every day can be a day of crisis.

  The practice of including the Serenity Prayer as a regular part of AA meetings, reinforces the courage and determination of addicts to stay strong, whenever they need it.

  It’s a prayer that can ‘be there’ for recovering addicts – or anyone – whenever they need it.

Here is another Alcoholic’s Prayer written by Irene Palmer Costigan, in 1976.  It expresses similar thoughts to the original AA Serenity Prayer:

   Alcoholic Prayer

Oh Lord, Watch over this Alcoholic.Be Thou my Higher Power as I strive toward recovery.

Permit me to lean on You for strength and guidance.

Grant that I may become totally honest about my problem.Touch my soul and spark my spirit into awareness, Lord,

That I may see the value of a sober life.

Show me the glory of the Dawn and a new day
And the reward of a Sunset and a day well lived.

And persuade me to work toward emotional health and maturity.

In Thy mercy, Lord, see fit to remove my cravings
For that which will destroy me – alcohol.

Keep me ever mindful that alone,I am unable to maintain a happy sobriety.Bring me ever closer to You,

And those who will help me along the way.

Most of all, prompt me to extend my handTo the Alcoholic who still suffers,So that through him or her,I may find You, and continue sobriety.

AMEN

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Temptation & Addiction – Prayer Of The Day

Dear Heavenly Father,

I life up my marriage to you. I desire that my marriage reflect Your love. My husband and I have sins and addictions that try to control us and we pray for freedom from these.

May your Holy Spirit dwell with in our hearts and transform us. Help us not to be tempted by these things anymore. Help us to focus our eyes on you Jesus. Please send other couples to encourage us and to keep us accountable.

 Guard and protect our marriage. In Jesus name Amen!

Being a parent requires much. It is a good idea to continue investing as a parent so that you are in top shape to raise your little ones! It can be exhausting, yet so rewarding… hang in there and keep striving! Maria Benson wanted to share her heart with you on 10 tips for healthy and effective parenting! ENJOY!

Maria writes:

Every parent wants to know effective parental tips to boost their children’s confidence and mould them to be successful. Effective parental skills will help you to develop a better relationship with your child. Parenting plays an important role to improve your child’s confidence, strengths, creativity and knowledge.

10 Tips For Healthy, Effective Parenting to make your journey simple and easy:

1. Love

Your child will not remain young forever. Time flies fast. Childhood is the best time where you can spend much time with your kids. So you need to make this journey more memorable. Capture your memorable moments with them right from the stage of a toddler to a teenager. This shows your unconditional love towards them.

Some day, your child will want to have a family their own, and will look for your advice and approval. Marriage is one of life’s greatest occasions. No one can replace a parents love and warmth.

You can inculcate the importance of marriage in your child from a young age so that he/she may grow up understanding love and responsibility, all by how you treat your husband.

2. Have patience

Don’t get irritated by your child’s behavior. Think from their perspective. They will annoy you now and then. For example if your child asks for chocolates frequently, give them occasional treats but make them understand that too many sweets can affect their teeth. Also, don’t make this a habit. Try to explain to them the effects of eating too much candy.

3. Dine together

Spare time for your kids. Ignore all your work pressure. No matter how busy you are spend time with them. Have at least one planned meal together with your family, with your husband and children. By this they will learn the importance of family and respect you.

Also, it is important that you feed your family healthy food! Feed your child healthy food right from a young age. Food habits developed at a young age will last long for the rest of the life. Never feed your children with excess food. Overweight children develop many diseases.

Studies say that overweight kids will develop a higher risk of heart attack.

4. Play

Spend time with your children. Play with them. Teach them how to play well. Through this way you can not only teach them importance of sports but can also have fun with your kids whilst bonding.

5. Money

6. Genuine affection

Children need lot of care and affection. Hug your children and make them happy and make them feel secured and d. Your children will also learn by example as you show your husband genuine affection.

 7. Reward them

Motivate your children for their success. This boosts their confidence levels. Appreciate them and show them how proud you are.

For example if your kid gets good grade in school, buy a gift to your child; toys, clothes, books, cycle or watches/good gadgets usually interests young kids to reach further goals.

However, do not always reward your kids with tangible gifts, sometimes just a word of encouragement will lift them up!

8. Avoid pressure

These days parents pressurize their kids to study hard or achieve something just with an intention to live up parent’s dreams. Be different from others. Instead of forcing them, try to understand their interests. Motivate them to participate in their passion and encourage them to excel in it, be it dance, acting or even stand-up comedy.

9. Be a role model

Children will watch your activities and will imitate the same. Focus on the aspects you want to teach them. Develop friendliness, respect, helping attitude, honesty, kindness and love.

You would to see your child to grow up into a good person. As a parent, it is your responsibility to set a good example to your kids.

10. Counsel your children

Children look at their parents as their principal source of advice. Listen to their problems and help them make mature decisions.

Your children will require your wisdom and foresight in life altering circumstances such as choosing a college, their first job and marriage.

It is important that you spend time with their partners to understand them better and provide your children with your valuable opinion.

 – Maria Benson

Author Bio :
Maria Benson is working for ppi claims. Maria is a professional blogger and writer, she
has been writing many articles on various categories. At present she is focusing on parenting articles.

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Powerful Addiction Prayer

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Addictions are our enemies.

We need the POWER of God to OVERCOME them.

Your Destiny

is

FREEDOM!

I will remind myself that with God,

every chain is breakable.

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Addiction Prayer

Almighty God,

I pray that you would POWERFULLY come against my enemies.

Come against my enemies of addiction to: ______

         (list your addiction or addictions).

You destined me to be an OVERCOMER.

You destined me to live in FREEDOM.

Today and every day, I will put on the Full Armor of God.

I will stir myself up today and every day to fight my addiction(s) withyour POWERFUL Armor!

In Jesus name I pray,

AMEN!

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Full Armor of God Prayer

 Put your armor ondaily

so you will be strong in the Lord.

It is important for every Christian

who is serious about getting

Victory

to put on the

Armor of God

each day!

Please join me in putting on:

The Powerful Armor of God!

Almighty God,

Thank you for giving me your

POWERFUL

ARMOR!

SALVATION

I put on the Helmet of Salvation.

This  Helmet  of  Victory

provides supernatural protection

to save me from

the dastardly

schemes and tactics

of the devil and his forces.

I put on the Belt of Truth.

This  Belt  of   Victory

allows me to OVERCOME

the lies of the devil

by

exposing his lies

and reminding me of God's truth.

I put on the Breastplate of  Righteousness.

This  Breastplate  of   Victory

enables me to access the

POWER

that comes from

Righteousness, Purity, and Wholesomeness.

PEACE

I put on the Shoes of Peace.

These  Shoes  of   Victory

come against the demonic plots

that try to bring

restlessness, discontent, and confusion into my life.

I pick up the Shield of Faith.

This  Shield  of   Victory

enables me to Overcome and Destroy

addiction darts,

doubt darts, fear darts, and worry darts

coming from the devil and his forces.

I pick up the Sword of the Spirit.

This  Sword  of   Victory

gives me the

SECRET

Wisdom and Weapons of God

that  I  need

to

OVERCOME

temptations and addictions.

I am dressed and ready to see Miracles!

I am dressed and ready to see Victories!

I am dressed and ready to follow JESUS

TODAY!

In the Power of Jesus' name, I pray,

Amen

Copyright © 2017 Beth McLendon of Inspirational-Prayers.com

Full Armor of God

VICTORY!

Warriors for Christ

Singing about

God's POWER!

We have lots more

POWER PRAYER

on this page!

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But First –

POWER Scripture

Say these Scriptures regularly

to gain God's POWER!

Isaiah 54:17 a says:

No weapon formed against me

shall prosper.

~ ~ ~

James 4:7 says:

Submit yourself to the Lord

and

resist the devil

and

he will flee from you.

See our James 4:7  POWER Scripture page!

My name is Beth.

Put  your  name  in  the  Blank

and

SPEAK to YOURSELF!

Rise up  ___Beth!___

Rise up and do

the

Mighty Things

God has for you to do today!

POWERFUL

Addiction

Prayer

Magnificent and Mighty God,

I fall on my knees in respect to you.

I give you praise.

I acknowledge your Mighty Power  – which is more than able tohelp me conquer temptations and release me from my addictions.

You have what I need.

And you are telling me…

“Here’s your miracle – STAND UP and FIGHT!”

Today I’m not going to talk about the problem – I’m going totalk about the solution.

I am going to talk about being a Champion for Christ.

I am going to talk about standing steady for you.

I am going to talk about Your Word and speak out Your Word.

I am going to soak in your

POWERFUL Scriptures

UNTIL

I am FREE!

AMEN

Copyright © 2017 Beth McLendon of Inspirational-Prayers.com

Would you to know

the Secret to

VICTORY

over your addiction?

Here's Your Miracle –

STAND UP and FIGHT!

We are

POWERFUL in CHRIST!

We're going to

STAND Up and FIGHT!

We are not giving up –

There is no stopping us –

We are walking Giants!

True Grace is the

POWER to OVERCOME

ungodly living.

TODAY I'm going to be POWERFUL.

Yes, it takes some effort.

Yes, it is hard – but…

Dear God of Glory and POWER,

I am going to be POWERFUL Today!

I am not going to let “hard” stop me.

I am not going to be a wimp who isn’t strong enough to open aBible.

I am not going to be a wimp who isn't strong enough to speak out Scripture.

I’m not going to be a wimp who isn’t strong enough to listento a Power video.

I am going to choose to be POWERFUL TODAY!

I am going to be a Champion for Christ!

In Jesus' name I pray,

Amen!

Copyright © 2017 Beth McLendon of Inspirational-Prayers.com

Almighty God,

I receive your POWER this day.

And

I am stirring up your

Power

so I can defeat

the enemies of temptation and addiction!

God, you created me to

Walk a Champion.

I refuse to walk as awimp!

If the devil and his forces – try –  to make me

miserable today,

I WILL make themmiserable.

I will make them see me

reading and speaking out Scripture!!

I was born to be a Champion for Christ,

and

it is about time

Istood up and walked in

YOUR  MIGHTY  POWER.

AMEN!

Copyright © 2017 Beth McLendon of Inspirational-Prayers.com

If we want MIGHTY POWER from God,

then we need to make a decision to 

Dive in

and

LIVE FOR GOD!

God is my Salvation

When you feel weak,

you might want to pray

the following prayer

and then

Pray one of the other

Power Prayers on this page

afterward.

Dear God,

Help me.

You know what I crave.

You know my struggles.

I call out to you.

You have all the answers on how to be free.

Cleanse my thoughts and cleanse my body.

Renew my mind as I read your Word.

Guide me through this valley to a place of Victory!

In Jesus’ name I pray,

Amen

Copyright © 2015 Beth McLendon of Inspirational-Prayers.com

Stand up and FIGHT!

I've been in the grocery store

many times when this song was being played.

Even though it is not a Christian song

and it is about fixing a broken relationship,

it always gets me stirred up

to be Powerful for God

no matter what my situation.

–

I am drawn to its message of

STAND Up and FIGHT!

Some of you might find this song helpful.

Some of you might want to adapt

the following secular song

in order to inspire yourself to

STAND UP and FIGHT!

Powerful Addiction Prayer

page

is part of our

Champion Series.

Consider our Champion pages:

POWER SURGE

POWER Prayer

or

Daily Champion

Links to all our  Champion Pages.

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Power Music

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Powerful Addiction Prayer was first presented in March 2017.

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