Addiction Recovery Prayer: “We Are One” for Unity & Sobriety

Prayer for Togetherness in AA: “We Are One”

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In Alcoholics Anonymous, unity is our greatest strength. When we share our stories and our prayers, we break down walls of isolation and build bridges of understanding. This “We Are One” prayer is designed to anchor your AA meeting—newcomers and old‑timers alike—in the shared purpose of lasting sobriety.

“Higher Power of AA,
Bind us together in honesty and hope.
Let our fellowship be a circle of trust,
Our voices a chorus of compassion.
May no one stand alone in struggle,
For we are one in recovery and purpose.”

1. Why This Prayer Matters

This prayer does four things for an AA group:

• Instant Connection: Newcomers hear “we are one” and know they belong.
• Step 1 Reinforcement: Admitting powerlessness together shatters shame.
• Emotional Safety: Shared words create a field of empathy and support.
• Collective Intention: Aligns everyone’s focus on sobriety and service.

2. How to Use “We Are One” in Your AA Meeting

1. Opening Ritual: Begin your meeting by reading the prayer aloud in unison.
2. Word Association: Go around the circle—each member adds one word that “spoke” to them.
3. Silent Meditation: Spend 60 seconds in silence, focusing on that shared word.
4. Share Round: Invite 2–3 volunteers to share how that word applies to their recovery journey.
5. Closing Affirmation: End by repeating the first two lines of the prayer together.

3. Video: Fellowship & Prayer in AA

“AA Prayer for Unity & Support”

4. Reflection Prompts

After your meeting, encourage members to journal on these:

1. Which phrase in the prayer resonated most—and why?
2. How did it feel to speak “we are one” together?
3. What does unity in recovery look like in your daily life?
4. Who in your circle needs an extra word of compassion this week?

5. Newcomer’s Action Plan

For anyone new to AA recovery, follow these steps this week:

1. Attend at least two AA meetings—open and closed format.
2. Partner with a sponsor or peer to review your “unmanageability timeline.”
3. Use the “We Are One” prayer at home each morning—speak it aloud.
4. Journal your reflections using the prompts above.
5. Reach out to one person in the group to offer support or a check‑in call.

6. Essential AA Internal Links

Deepen your recovery by exploring these core Unity for Recovery posts:

• The 12 Steps of AA — your complete roadmap.
• Meetings & Sponsorship Guide — build your support network.
• Bill W.’s Spiritual Awakening — founder’s journey.
• Oxford Group’s Influence — historical roots of AA unity.
• Submit Your Story — inspire with your experience.
• Home — browse all top AA recovery resources.

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Keywords: AA unity prayer, 12-step fellowship, newcomer AA, sobriety support, recovery circle, AA meditation