Meditations on "Dysfunction"

Living in the truth of God’s love and care for us and acknowledging that we are His precious children is the sure cure for low self-esteem

The religious leaders saw themselves as the 99 good people who did not need to change.  Some of us are like them too. 

We thought that the pain and dysfunction experienced in our addiction was the only problem but now realize there were other contributing factors

God’s desire is that we allow ourselves to be guided by His wisdom and replace our “street smart thinking” with His principles for living life to the full.

O Lord, what are human beings that you should notice them

How many times did we think we were smart enough to get away with something that was dishonest, and it didn’t cause us any concern as long as we were not caught? To avoid problems in life and in our recovery this kind of thinking and behaving needs to change.

Jealousy is a negative and damaging emotion. God’s invitation to us today is to leave jealousy and selfishness behind and focus on kindness, patience, acceptance, and the honouring of others.

We are living co-dependently when we look to those around us to affirm our value. God’s plan for us to have secure and satisfying relationships begins with us discovering the person God says we are – nothing more and nothing less.

Life in recovery is a journey of recognizing the self-centered ways we have lived, and then seeking God and mentors to teach us how to live considerately and kindly towards others.

In certain situations, when our behaviour is challenged, we are quick to try to justify ourselves because we are unwilling to see the exact nature of our wrongs. Self-justification is rooted in the thinking that we are better human beings than we truly are. It’s time to admit that wrong is wrong, and that we are guilty of wrong thinking and wrong doing.

What a refreshing feeling it is to be free from the guilt of our addiction and dependencies.

L This is the season of the year when we prepare our hearts for the annual celebration of Christ’s birth.