Meditations on "Prayer"

If we seek the Holy Spirit to help us think on things that are right and pure, He will help us.

After years of uncertainty and upheaval at every turn, it's wonderful to recover a life that has some stability.

As we get to know the Lord Jesus our self-centered attitude begins to change and, with care and compassion, we become more aware of what is happening in the lives of others. We respond to others with kindness even when they are unkind to us because we are familiar with the place they are at.

Life with God in recovery is structured around telling the truth in all circumstances. We’ve heard the slogan, “You are only as sick as your secrets” and that’s a simple description of a life based on lies. Another AA slogan points us towards the new life we seek in recovery, “Trust God, clean house, help others.” God’s word also makes this principle crystal clear.

God knows we are unable to find the way of peace on our own, so He accompanies us and guides us to it.

Allowing ourselves to grieve over the events we have participated in, is part of the healing process.

God’s plan has always been that we share our lives with one another.

The Big Book of AA describes the significance of our problem with self-centeredness in this way: “Many of us had moral and philosophical convictions galore, but we could not live up to them even though we would have liked to. Neither could we reduce our self-centeredness much by wishing or trying on our own power. We had to have God's help."

We are created to serve God and bring joy and blessing to others. God promises to help us. Are you and I willing to step forward confident in who God says we are? Are we willing to follow His ways and the plan He has for each of us?

Integrity can and will be developed in a person who lives according to the Word of God and whose confidence is in God alone.

When we are operating with a victim mentality or are trying to be a saviour, we need to allow Jesus to heal us and bring us peace.

One of the best ways to overcome temptation is to stay as far away from what tempts us as we possibly can.