Meditations on "Powerless"

When we admitted we were powerless over our dependencies and our lives had become unmanageable, we were in a sense, like the man who was robbed and beaten in the parable of the good Samaritan.

"Live and let live" is one of those slogans that encourage us to consider if our desire for control is becoming an issue we need to deal with.

For all of us there came a time when we could no longer avoid the realization that our lives were a mess.

We don’t really know God until we know that God is love and that God’s love for us is unfailing.

One of the promises given to us as we grow in our recovery is: No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.

Physical or emotional abuse often exists in relationships where one or both parties are in some form of addiction.

“I am a walking miracle” is a slogan we often hear said in recovery meetings.

Everyday life has its challenges, but each day is also filled with many simple pleasures that often go unappreciated.

The Bible makes it clear that God detests lying. In our addiction, most of the time, we did not speak the truth.

Some of us slid into destructive and addictive lifestyles out of a desire to have friends and companions that made us feel like we belong.

Those who make steady progress in recovery are those who remain focused and give careful attention each day to what works.

What do “people, places, and things” have to do with living well with God in recovery today?