Recovery Meditations

Jesus told a story of a man who was hiring day laborers.

Audio for RAIN Many ordinary everyday things can help us remember God's goodness and bring us encouragement in our life’s journey with God in recovery.

Our Psalm today tells of one who is in agony and deep sorrow over what he has done.

Many of us lost our true identity because we grew up in dysfunctional families and were forced to assume survival roles.

When we were trapped in our own personal hell and in bondage to the substance that medicated us, we called out to God.

One of our natural responses to pressure and challenge is to indulge in self-pity.

Unresolved grudges from offences committed against us in childhood, usually show up in adulthood as deeply rooted bitterness.

Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Ask God to bless the people who ask for bad things to happen to you.

Just for today I will try to live in conscious contact with God praying only for knowledge of His will and the power to carry it out.

God raises up people and puts them down. He alone is the righteous judge of all.

Since God has always loved us and consistently called us to Himself it makes sense that in recovery, we can expect God’s grace and love to take us forward.

How do we find the courage to try something new or go after what we really want?