OUR STORY OF A FAITHFUL GOD AS WE RECOVER FROM ADDICTION

When we have experienced healing and transformation through daily living in the grace and love of God, we need to tell our story to others and share our experience, strength, and hope with them. 

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV)

Regardless of how destructive the darkness and brokenness of our addiction has been, when we surrender our lives to God He tenderly helps us out of the pit we have dug for ourselves.  Each day in recovery is a testament to God’s unfailing love and faithfulness to us. God never tires of accompanying us and guiding us.  We are never left to face our problems alone.  We have times when we feel conscious of God’s presence and times when we do not.  However, God is always with us, and He is working for our good in every situation. 

God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.  (Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 57:3 NLT) 

God says He will never fail us, and God does not lie.  Even when we are unfaithful, God remains faithful.  God provides all we need to live as the people He created us to be. Recovery is more about the story of God’s faithfulness to us than it is about our strength to endure.  God reminds us that His strength is constantly working in us, and He has a plan and a purpose for our lives.  If we mess up, God’s forgiveness is still available the instant we repent and confess our failure.  We would likely get lost again in the despair of brokenness if we did not believe that God loves us and holds us close to His heart.  We will recover as we seek help and guidance from our faithful God in every challenge we encounter. 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I am grateful for Your unfailing love for me.  Help me to be conscious of Your presence ever with me as I am transformed into the likeness of Jesus.  Thank You that I can depend on You to be with me in whatever I have to face each day. Amen