For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made us understand that this light is the brightness of the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. But this precious treasure – this light and power that now shines within us – is held in perishable containers, that is, in our weak bodies. So everyone can see that our glorious power is from God and is not our own. (2 Corinthians 4:6-7 NLT)
If we hope to live well in recovery by simply getting healthy, working hard, attending meetings, and practicing certain principles on a daily basis we will fail. We need more. God clearly tells us that we are very vulnerable in our new life. We live life in perishable containers – our weak bodies. Our bodies are weak. Our will is even weaker. Our only hope is to welcome the power and light of Jesus Christ into our lives to safely guide us forward.
Jesus is the only one with the power we need to overcome the fleshly desires that we will encounter. We need to be aware, that on our own, we do not understand what we need in order to live well. We have to ask God daily for insight and guidance. We have to allow God to show us what is still dark within us and in need of healing or of being let go. It’s the work of the Holy Spirit who lives in us to help us sort our thoughts and actions and to make two piles – light and darkness.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank you that you are the Light of the World and because I believe in you I do not have to endure darkness any longer. Thank you for calling me out of the darkness of my soul. My desire is to live in the light of your presence and to know you fully as my friend. I praise you for your word and the daily guidance I receive as I meditate on it. Thank you that your word is truth. As I taste and see how good you are, I believe the light around and within me will grow brighter. Lord Jesus, let my light shine for you that others may glorify Your name. Amen
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