A CLASSIC PRAYER
Recovery Einstein's Big Book perspective on the AA Daily Reflection for November 21.
The classic prayer that AA treasures is the Third Step Prayer on page 63 of the Big Book: 'God, I offer myself to Thee—to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt.' This prayer is the heart of Step 3, where we decide to turn our will and our lives over to God as we understand Him. It's not a one-time recitation but a daily surrender. As the book explains, 'We must be rid of this selfishness. We must, or it kills us!' [Page 63]. The prayer is a tool to break the bondage of self and find freedom. For someone in recovery, this classic prayer becomes a lifeline—a way to start each day grounded in humility and trust. It's the foundation of the daily reprieve we receive by maintaining our spiritual condition [Page 85]. When we pray this prayer sincerely, we align ourselves with a Power greater than ourselves and open the door to the promises of a new life.
How can you incorporate the Third Step Prayer into your daily routine to remind yourself that you are not in charge—and what changes might that bring?
Start each day with Einstein's Big Book perspective — a quiet moment before the world gets loud.
This is Recovery Einstein's original Big Book perspective on the day's theme — not the official AA Daily Reflections text. For the official reflection, follow the aa.org link above. Page references are to Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book), 4th Edition.
Quick answers
What is the AA Daily Reflection for November 21?
The theme for November 21 is “A Classic Prayer.” The classic prayer that AA treasures is the Third Step Prayer on page 63 of the Big Book: 'God, I offer myself to Thee—to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt.'
How can you incorporate the Third Step Prayer into your daily routine to remind yourself that you are not in charge—and what changes might that bring?
When we pray this prayer sincerely, we align ourselves with a Power greater than ourselves and open the door to the promises of a new life. (Big Book: Chapter 5, page 63; Chapter 6, pages 85-87)