In My Recovery, When Should I Pray And For How Long?

Addiction recovery is an emotional and physical journey, and it can be a spiritual one, too. You may want to explore prayer for purposes of sober living, but have some questions as to when you should pray and for how long.

Taking Advantage of Prayer

You can find prayer books and other items to help you with prayer. There is no set time as to when you should pray. Often, you should turn to prayer when you are struggling the most. For example, there is the serenity prayer that can help you to ask for God’s help in the hard times that you face.

During the 12 step recovery process, you can take advantage of prayer to help you complete each of the steps. You may want to turn to your Higher Power to help restore your mind and let go of what you cannot control.

Prayer Heals

No matter what you go through during your addiction recovery, it’s important to remember that prayer heals. Throughout your days of sober living, some days are going to be harder than others. You can choose to pray every morning, every evening before going to bed, or in moments throughout the day.

It doesn’t matter when you pray as long as you are praying. You are never alone in the battles that you deal with during the 12 step recovery, and prayer can remind you of this. You can balance your mind, body and spirit throughout your time of prayer.

Some people are able to experience joy and balance faster than others. If you are experiencing fear and anxiety, reciting a few prayers or reading from an inspirational text can help to calm you down. You may spend a few minutes praying, or you may want to dedicate an entire day. Everyone is different, and everyone’s path to healing looks a little different.

To achieve sober living, you need to ask for forgiveness, ask for strength, and trust your Higher Power. When you develop the trust that God is going to help you overcome your obstacles, it can be easier to spend less time in prayer because you know what to say and the simple words from your favorite inspirational text can help you to achieve your balance every time. Do what is right for you to ensure you are able to get the strength you need to lead a clean, healthy, and happy life.