Carrying The Message
Tuesday June 25, 2019
A common recovery saying is that “you must give it away in order to keep it”. How are we to carry the message today?
God’s power transforms lives. Our personal story of the journey from bondage to freedom is one example. As we tell our story of how God rescued us and how God continues to sustain us in recovery, we become a source of hope and inspiration to those who struggle. Our way to new life may shine a light on the path others seek to follow. Our joyful witness to how things changed for us when we put our hand into the hand of God and let Him lead us, may inspire others to reach out their hands to God also.
Jesus said: “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12 NLT)
We may wonder if what we share can be of help to someone else. We may struggle to get beyond the shame of our past. We may be hesitant to share with others, especially if we are new to recovery and aren’t yet confident that we will be able to maintain this new way of life. But our story is our story to tell. We know where we have come from and the spiritual awakening God has given us. God's word tells us that He rescued us and chose us to be a witness to others.
The Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released, and prisoners will be freed. (Isaiah 61:1-2 NLT)
God lives in us and through the transformed life we now live, God calls out others who suffer. By watching God at work in us, others may find hope stirring in their own heart. As we live in conscious contact with God and put His will into practice in all our affairs, we will learn how we can support others in their journey of turning their will and life over to the care of God.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for bringing me out of darkness into the light of your presence. Let Your word be a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Help me to shine brightly as I gently and humbly share with others how You transformed my life. Amen
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