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Third Step Prayer

by Babs MC

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4.8
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guided
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Meditation
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Join me for a Third Step prayer based on the traditions of Twelve Step Spirituality. This prayer is for anyone of any faith tradition (or none) who wants to make a decision to let go of living life based on their finite ego, addictions, or control. Blessings on your journey. Music used with permission "Deep Relaxation" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Transcript

By your power,

I stand at a crossroads on my journey,

Either to continue in my old ways or to turn to you.

By your grace,

I make the decision to choose a new way today.

I acknowledge that my past efforts,

Driven by ignorance and self-will,

Have led me to places of separation,

Addiction,

Darkness,

And despair.

I now humbly turn my life and my will over to your loving care.

Help me to embrace the serenity of letting go,

The understanding that I do not journey alone,

And the acceptance that my strength comes from reliance upon my union with you instead of my finite,

Ego-made self.

Today I choose surrender,

To let go of my independent will and the desire to control the outcomes of life.

With a heart full of hope and a spirit willing to be led,

I entrust my future and all my past to your care.

I acknowledge my inability to overcome my struggles by my own human will and finite strength.

Help me to be conscious of your presence,

Love,

And peace,

Which fills the void within me,

Which transforms my pain into purpose and my struggles into strength.

I humbly express my gratitude for your loving care and for setting me on this path of letting go of my pain,

My finite ego,

And my illusions of control.

As we move forward as one,

I ask you for patience with myself,

Trust in your timing,

In confidence that I am forever embraced,

Never without hope,

And eternally guided toward a deeper awareness of my union with you and greater and greater spiritual awakenings.

Amen.

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Babs MCSacramento, CA

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Recent Reviews

Ana

December 13, 2025

I love this meditation πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ πŸ™βœ¨

Barbara

November 13, 2025

Beautiful…like white light hitting a prism and expanding into a rainbow of brilliant colors. πŸ™πŸ»β˜―οΈπŸŒΈπŸ¦‹πŸŒˆ

William

October 19, 2025

A fresh and sincere reinterpretation making it much more intimate and personal Thank you

Debbie

September 17, 2025

I’m thankful for finding these prayers, it’s helping me believe in divine timing and that I am supported and guided. I’m struggling with the surrender and powerlessness parts in regard to being able to lean into my own power where it’s needed and how this all relates! I hope to understand or know this better with time πŸ™πŸ»πŸ’š

James

April 4, 2025

A positive moment for understanding that l am committed to living a life of enlist possibilities. Thank you πŸ™

Candice

March 16, 2025

Beautiful prayer, thank you πŸ’—

Micki

January 11, 2025

Such a beautiful prayer I loved this today just what I needed thank you I would really like to have this prayer written out so I can read along. I've saved this one so I can come back to it. βœŒοΈπŸ’—πŸŒžπŸ™Œ

Lisa

October 9, 2024

Wonderful!πŸ’«πŸ’«πŸ’«πŸ’«πŸ’«πŸ’œπŸͺ·πŸ™Ty! Bookmarked and recommended

Stefi

August 14, 2024

Thank you for deepening this prayer! It's one I use all day! πŸ’πŸ™

Becca

April 12, 2024

Supportive for surrendering and opening to expansion. The delivery encourages me to explore all 12 steps, and I’m requesting them to be available as tracks. Babs, you’re the best narrator! Thank you so much for the healing you offer. Sending you love. ❀️

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