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A Realistic Expectation

Thursday August 2, 2018

God knows that we cannot fix ourselves.  Life is a gift.  Healing is a gift.  Recovery is something we can’t take credit for but is something we receive and pursue 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 our patience because the road ahead looks long, and our strength seems limited.  In recovery, is it realistic to believe that there is a good life ahead for us? Jesus said if we walk with Him, we will have life to the full.

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

God’s desire and plan has always been to rescue us from the disaster and chaos of a rebellious life.  Jesus, who knew no sin became sin for us, so that by believing in Him we might become children of God.  As a loving Father cares for His children, God will lead and guide us in the way we are to go.  God will provide for all our needs.  These are reliable and realistic expectations that we can expect to receive each day as we walk with God.

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 new life I have received through Him.  Help me to trust you for Your abundant provisions, so I can have plenty left over to share with others.  Amen

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