Meditations on "Dysfunction"

This new life we have been given begins each new day. Yesterday’s mistakes, blunders, worries and the resulting pain are all behind us. We are unable to change what has been said or done. We need to admit that, repent, turn away from the evil things we have done, and let go of the pain of those harmful things done to us. We need to turn to God who promises us a season of refreshing.

Dealing with a bad reputation is one of the most difficult things to face as we seek to live well in recovery with God.

God’s plans for us are better than we could ask for or even dream about for ourselves

Our ways are changing, and new life is developing in us every time we ask God to remove a character defect.

When God is silent, He is not deaf or dumb.

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.