Guide Me in My Recovery: Prayers for Times of Joy and Times of Trial

Members of twelve-step fellowships are directed to seek guidance from and develop conscious contact with their Higher Power through prayer and meditation. But sometimes the words won’t come. That’s where this book can help. Filled with well-known and original prayers in contemporary and lyrical language, this book contains prayers for every day, as well as for some of modern life’s most challenging situations and events. Individuals in twelve-step recovery looking for way to infuse new life into their spiritual practice or those having trouble finding the right words to speak with their Higher Power will find this little volume invaluable. Featuring prayers for the everyday challenges of modern life, as well as ageless prayers and contemplative readings inspired by traditional devotions. Guide Me in My Recovery contains words of wisdom and inspiration that can be used by anyone, but especially by those in twelve-step recovery seeking to enrich and expand their conscious contact with their Higher Power. Featuring original prayers by the author, John Farrell, Ph.D., Regimental Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries at SUNY Maritime College, as well as prayers synthesized from common prayers and devotional writings, this book is intended to aid and inspire spiritual seekers.