The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and inspirational readings second edition featuring 44 new prayers written and compiled by bill p. Jun 24, 2019 for my sobriety, i must work this step every day. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymou. These two men are credited with making the big book of aa more accessible to many who otherwise found the. Reflect on ten yes or no questions at the end of your day to help you complete your 10th step inventory. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Pray for wisdom to look objectively and with love at your actions and interactions. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. These two men are credited with making the big book of. Big book goals step 1 emotional sobriety step 2 proposition exercise step 3 prayer 3rd step vision for your life exercise 12 reasons we slip by bill w. Alcoholics anonymous step 10 this thought brings us to step ten, which suggests we continue to take personal. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery.
See your true nature, and when you do see that you have wronged, make things rightright away. Working on the tenth step of aa means continuing to do all of the things we have been doing for our recovery so far. The purpose of aas tenth step is to demonstrate to yourself that you have the ability to control your actions. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this but does not suggest writing anything down. The 10th step promises alcoholics anonymous district 12. The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process. May 18, 2018 alcoholics anonymous aa 12 step program as described in the the big book, aa s guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfi dence, we were apt to play the big shot. Fourth step inventory these fourth step worksheets use the wording from alcoholics anonymous the big book pages 6371. While studying the suggestions for step ten, she recalls, i realized something that i had been missing. We have laid out the 4 th step inventory here so that it follows the big book. Steps four through nine are considered a form of spiritual housecleaning. Joe and charlies 10th and 11th step worksheet hi everyone. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous.
It is usually because i am being selfish and want my way. Any profit made from the paid apps help fund our free to download apps. Joe and charlies 10th and 11th step worksheet emotional. Dec 27, 2019 alcoholics anonymous aa is a group therapy program for people suffering from alcoholism. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the.
Aa big book page 58 archive for the tag 10th step promises 22 dec 2011 having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps the promise of the spiritual awakening in the 12th step is the greatest promise in the aa program. Step 10 promises and we have ceased fighting anything or anyoneeven alcohol. Whereas step ten kept you mindful of yourself, step eleven changes the focus to god, or your chosen higher power. With a feature packed big book reader, search tool, sobriety calculator, notes, aa contacts database and more, the 12 steps aa companion experience is unmatched. They repeat many of the points outlined in previous steps, but they emphasize the value of continuing to work the steps on a daytoday basis. Essentially, accomplishing step 10 means youve worked hard to be the person you want to be. Step 10 helps you to keep your commitment to better behavior by serving as a motivator to act in a manner that doesnt require you to owe any apologies.
You have worked to remove the guilt and shame associated with past acts from your present life. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. Its core treatment philosophy is based on a personal improvement plan that is outlined in 12 specific action steps. These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aa s, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous jason wahler. Mar 28, 2017 aa big book ch2 there is a solution 4th edition duration. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Steps 10, 11, and 12 are sometimes called the maintenance steps. Aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive. I pray that i discuss them with someone immediately and make amends quickly if i have harmed anyone. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. But now, after walking step 10, we will never again allow such time to pass before making things right.
In fact, one of the possible names for aa then was, the james club after the book of james from the bible. Aa big book ch2 there is a solution 4th edition duration. A big part of the 12 steps is taking life in 24hour chunks. This womans desperation led her to reread alcoholics anonymous often called the big book of aa. Tenth step nightly inventory app that was created by members to help simplify their daily inventory. Twelve step apps creates and designs apps to help members with their 12 step aa program of recovery. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. The best part about practicing the tenth step of aa in our daily lives is that the. Big book prayers prayers from the big book of alcoholics anonymous i earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. Of course, people turned away from us, bored or hurt.
Aa step 9 of the 12 steps is a call for recovering alcoholics to make amends. Big book of alcoholics anonymous pages 83 to 88 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th step daily aa readings duration. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. Contents introduction guide for daily reading 1 serenity prayer 2 the lords prayer 3 prayer of saint francis of assisi 4 todays thought 5 sanskrit proverb 6 to be prayer. The original 1st step, as published in 1939 in the book alcoholics anonymous, reads.
Dec 20, 2019 step 10 keeps your house clean and is not about being perfect. Recovery eleventh step morning and nightly prayers. The 10th step has afforded me the ability to recognize this. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001. Aa big book page 58 archive for the tag 10th step promises 22 dec 2011 having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps the promise of the. A fourth study guides are distilled right out of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous.
Twelve steps and twelve traditions the official alcoholics anonymous supplement to the big book explaining. Step ten marked the first in a series of what are called maintenance steps, those that you continue working daily. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. This is another of the many promises we find throughout the steps in this book. The tenth step of alcoholics anonymous is a natural progression from step 9, where you make amends.
How was i resentful if so, do 4 column inventory 2. Jan 29, 2017 aa speakers joe and charlie steps 10, 11, and 12 the big book comes alive. Steps by the big book step 11 steps by the big book. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. Aa alcoholics anonymous district 17 pa blair and bedford counties, pennsylvaniaincludes altoona, bedford. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Alcoholics anonymous aa 12step program as described in the the big book, aas guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. Step 10 of alcoholics anonymous focuses on making selfexamination a habit. Without it, i would continue to believe i am always right.
Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. The big book affirms that if we do the work of steps one through nine and apply the tenth step on a daily basis, god will remove the obsession to drink. Bedevilments versus the promises spontaneous wisdom of aa members step 4 some helpful thoughts 4th step inventory step 4 resentment and turn around prayers step 4 harms done others. When the word optional is used in the worksheets, it means that the big book suggests doing this. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. This step, like step seven, can be difficult for agnostic and atheist participants, but even the most devout members of alcoholics anonymous fumble a bit. Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelvestep program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. Alcoholics anonymous aa is a group therapy program for people suffering from alcoholism. By writing first, then doing the 5 th step we can look at resentment, fear and harm individually, the way it says in the big book. In a nutshell, step 11 says to discover the plan god, as you understand him, has for your life and find the power to carry it out. Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help. Step 10 may be one of the least popular of all the 12 steps because it is simply no fun to be wrong and then have to admit it, but it helps.
Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly. Tenth step prayer god, i pray that i continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. Addiction recovery, christian 12 steps, 10th step prayers. In the years since, numerous words have been substituted for alcohol by individual. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. Thus blinded by prideful selfconfidence, we were apt to play the big shot. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. Step 10 keeps your house clean and is not about being perfect. After completing step 9 of the alcoholics anonymous recovery program, youve.
When these crop up, i humbly ask you to remove them at once. Alcoholics anonymous 2001 a clinicians guide to 12 step recovery, p. When temporary good fortune came our way, we indulged ourselves in fantasies of still greater victories over people and circumstances. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Everyone makes mistakes, but owning up to them settles conflict before it can fester and become blown out of proportion. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that this has happened automatically. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. Rightly and naturally, we think well before we choose the per son or persons with whom to take this intimate and con. I pray that i turn my thoughts to someone i can help. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. For example, suppose you say something insensitive or crude and as soon as it pops out of your mouth, you realize it was not the right thing to. The big book s suggestion for daily work on this step is to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear.
Taking this book down from our shelf we turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. The big books suggestion for daily work on this step is to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. An excellent description of the tenth step in regards to how the previous few steps fit into it can be seen in the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
These step study guides and worksheets have been used by thousands of aas, nas, alanons, oa overeaters, cas, gas and other 12 step recovery program members that use the 12 steps as instructed in the book, alcoholics. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. On the 10th step continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
Breaking down step ten of aa alcoholics anonymous life is 10 % what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. If we take a closer look at the tenth step of alcoholics anonymous, it can be seen as the culmination of the successful completion of steps four through nine. We thank god from the bottom of our heart that we know him better. Those of us belonging to a religious denomination which requires confession must, and of course, will want to go to the properly appointed au. We each arrived at the doors of aa with an intensive and lengthy history of things that do not work today, in aa and in recovery, our history has added an intensive and lengthy history of things that do work and we will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it abc page 60 from the big book.
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