Third Step Prayer And Meditation

Explore surrender, willingness, and connection with Love through this Third Step Prayer meditation with Roberto Ferreira of Withdrawal to Freedom.
Adapted from page 63 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, this version uses “Love” in place of “God,” reflecting Roberto’s personal understanding of a Higher Power. The prayer invites us to loosen our grip on self-will, ask for guidance through difficulties, and offer ourselves in service to others.
Return to this practice whenever you’d like a quiet moment to reconnect with your intention to live with love.

Transcript

30-step prayer meditation. Ooooooooooo Oh, Oh, Oh. Hello, I'm Roberto Ferreira here at Withdrawal to Freedom. Today we'll practice the third step prayer adapted from page 63 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Because my higher power is love. I used to pray to her. I use love in place of God when I pray. It goes like this. Love, I offer myself to you. Tribute with me and to do with me as you will. Relieve me of the bondage of self that I may better do your will. Take away my difficulties, That victory over them may bear witness to those at the help of your power, Your love, And your way of life. May I do your will, Always.