Recovery Meditations

When we come into recovery we know that changes need to be made if we hope to truly find abundant life.

Here is what I am commanding you to do. Be strong and brave.

Today we are continuing to look at some scenarios which will help us walk in the life-giving ways of peace and blessing that God desires for us to experience.

Who wants trouble? None of us do and as we listen to God’s counsel there’s a lot of trouble we can avoid.

For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary.

Where does trouble come from? Three main sources of trouble are: 1) Our Fallen World: We live in a world that is broken down because of sinful choices down through the ages.

Jesus said: "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.

By your words I can see where I’m going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path.

In the Bible we read a story about Joshua and his people.

Facing pain and need is difficult for all of us. We've avoided such things in the past as much as we could.

What's a healthy risk? When would it be good to risk?

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.