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A Realistic Expectation

Saturday October 28, 2017

God is aware that we cannot fix ourselves.  Life is a gift.  Healing is a gift.  Recovery is something we can’t take credit for but certainly is something that we can receive and continue to pursue together with God.  Do I dare to hope that I can live the life I was created to experience and enjoy? 

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.  (Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT)

Addiction was a time of chaos, desperation, and often hopelessness.  Early days in recovery hold both the promise of change and a challenge to patience because the road ahead looks long and our strength seems limited.  Is it realistic to believe there is a good life for us in recovery? Jesus said if we walk with Him, His plan is for us to enjoy life to the full.

Jesus said:  My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. (John 10:10 NLT)

It is in God’s desire and plan to rescue us from the disaster and chaos of a rebellious life.  Jesus, who knew no sin, became sin for us so that we might become right with God.  As a loving Father leads His children, God will lead and guide us in the way we are to go.  He will also provide for all our needs.  These are truly reliable and realistic expectations we can hold on to each day of our lives.

God says:  I will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.  (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for Jesus and the life I have through Him.  Help me to trust you for all I need so I can have plenty left to share with others.  Amen

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