Meditations on "Gratitude"

Transition is difficult. It requires that we leave something behind and move into something new.

When we have made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves and admitted to God, ourselves, and another human being the exact nature of our wrongs, do we see ourselves, in comparison to others, as more worthy or less worthy of God’s forgiveness?

To make restitution is to restore something that was stolen or lost.

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

It’s not surprising that living in active addiction for years is often described as having a habit.

Many years ago a list was prepared of seven things that are death to living a good life.

Each day in recovery is another opportunity to learn and grow.

As some of us consider the history of our lives – whether before, during, or after active addiction – gratitude might not be the first response in our hearts.

We seldom have a day when we are not worried about something.

It is a wonderful practice to take time daily to be thankful for all that we have, and all that God has promised us.

Recovery is hard work. Sometimes we feel joy in the journey and other times we don’t seem to feel anything at all.

We will come to experience a secure and happy life in recovery as we learn to be grateful and appreciate the smallest blessing in each day.