Recovery Tool : Prayer (4)
Thursday March 16, 2017
How we react to situations and events in our day to day life in recovery shows the source of our strength. It is God’s plan and desire that we face everyday life with Him, remembering FIRST that God is in control, God cares for us, and God is working together for good in each situation that is going on in us, and around us.
We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. (Proverbs 16:1 NLT)
In our addiction, we reacted to difficult circumstances in ways that usually escalated the situation. We sought to control or evade problems. We lied, bullied or sometimes tried to manipulate others to be co-dependent with us in the situation. Life in recovery is about facing problems and knowing that we don’t have to face them alone. God is with us and will help us. “God could and would if he were sought.” (Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous)
I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength. (Psalm 138:2-3 NLT)
Prayer for everyone, including those of us in recovery, is tapping into the unlimited resources of our loving Heavenly Father who is interested in our problems and the problems of those whom we care about. God is greater than any problem we face – particularly those that seem unmanageable to us. God wants us to seek Him in prayer repeatedly throughout our day so our strength is renewed as each challenge arises. God’s desire is for us to live successfully, regardless of circumstances, and we can do this if we seek Him in all our ways.
God invites us: Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. (Psalm 50:15 NLT).
Prayer: Heavenly Father, when troubles come help me to remember to pray first, trusting that you have the resources I need to face my problems. Together with You, any difficulty can be worked out and overcome. Amen
©2017 Partners in Hope
More information on this and other related topics @ www.partnersinhope.ca/resources
Audio for Recovery Tool : Prayer (4)
Recent Meditations
Giving Hope
Partners in Hope is supported wholly by our friends and community. We are thankful to everyone who partners with us to help bring hope to the discouraged, hurting, and hopeless.