Higher Power Spirituality Steps Spiritual Rewrite By kmcguire@oa.org Posted on October 1, 2020 2 min read 1 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr I was complaining recently to my sponsor about the religious language of the Eleventh Step Prayer (AA Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 99), and she suggested I rewrite it in language that is meaningful to me. Perhaps this version will speak to other compulsive overeaters: Higher Power, help me to convey the peace of mind you have given me. Where I find hatred, I can show love. Where I find wrong, I can show the spirit of forgiveness. Where I find discord, I can encourage harmony. Where I find error, I can speak truth. Where doubt exists, I can demonstrate my faith. When despair is felt, I can be hopeful. Where there are shadows, I can be a light. Where sadness exists, I can bring joy. Higher Power, help me to be a comfort to others. Instead of always seeking comfort, help me to be understanding. Instead of wanting to be understood, help me to be loving, Whether or not I am loved in return. By removing myself from the center of the universe, I find untold rewards in caring about others. By forgiving others first, I find them to be more forgiving of my shortcomings. Thus, when I die, my spirit can live on In the joy and peace I have contributed to those around me. Amen. — Anonymous
