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The CoDA Prayers

The CoDA logo is a circle with the words 'To Thine Own Self Be True' around the inner edge. Inside the circle is a diamond with the words 'Discovery', 'Recovery', 'Self' and 'Respect' on each side of the diamond. Inside the diamond is 'CoDA'.

The Serenity Prayer

God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.

— commonly attributed to Reinhold Niebuhr.

The CoDA Opening Prayer

In the spirit of love and truth, we ask our Higher Power to guide us as we share our experience, strength, and hope. We open our hearts to the light of wisdom, the warmth of love, and the joy of acceptance.

— CoDA CSC endorsed prayer.

The CoDA Closing Prayer

We thank our Higher Power for all that we have received from the meeting. As we close, may we take with us the wisdom, love, acceptance, and hope of recovery.

— CoDA CSC endorsed prayer.