Meditations on "Gratitude"

Demonstrating to others that we care about them is encouragement to them whether the problem is resolved or not. If God had not come alongside us when we were struggling and encouraged us to try again, where would we be today?

Whether a breakdown happened an hour ago or a decade ago, God is with us to help us work for reconciliation.

God’s purpose in creating humans in His likeness was that they would live in loving relationship with Him and with each other.

This all-powerful God is our Heavenly Father who takes great delight in us, His precious children.

God’s Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled. Galatians 5:22-23a CEV

God keep our land glorious and free. O Canada we stand on guard for thee.

If we find it hard to love those around us, let’s ask God to fill us with His love and goodness, so we can love others as He loves us.

As we follow God’s plan for our lives, even if some details are inconvenient in the moment, we can be assured that the building of a wonderful life is in progress.

God’s unfailing love throughout our recovery is powerful enough to sustain us and help us overcome evil.

Demanding people believe they are entitled to what they deem to be their rights. On the other hand, a person making a respectful request recognizes that granting any request must be left to the discretion of the person being asked.

God knows our past, our present, and our future, and will work everything together for our good because of His great love for us.

We feel many things in recovery. Some negative and others positive. There are feelings of fear and uncertainty about our future, and guilt and shame over things done wrong in the past. If we pay attention, we will also notice feelings of joy and relief that we have finally escaped from the bondage of our addiction and recognized that we truly do need help.