Meditations on "Recovery"

Transition is difficult for us when we first come into recovery. It requires that we leave behind a known way of life and transition to a new way of living. What has been known to us in the past is comfortable, even though it may not have been good for us and most certainly was not the best way for us. Growth requires change.

Denial is described as a refusal to admit the truth or reality of a situation. Denial of our dependency on a substance and/or a person, is the first obstacle we must overcome in recovery.

God invites us to stop running, acknowledge the pain and brokenness in our past relationships, and deal with the harm that was caused.

When we choose to apply the simple principle, “I can’t. God can. I think I’ll let Him” we’ll experience a new and satisfying life – life with God in recovery.

Control is a relationship problem which is common in addiction. Control issues in a person’s life may result from traumatic or abusive life experiences. Controlling people want life to be the way they see it rather than the way it is.

The goal of Step 9 is, wherever possible we are to make amends to people we have harmed, except when to do so would injure them or others.

God cautions us to deal with whatever the underlying root of our irritation is, so we can avoid creating more painful issues to deal with.

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

Regularly taking personal inventory helps us maintain our recovery and enjoy each day without the burden of yesterday’s issues being carried forward

Jesus taught that we are to ask God to forgive our wrongs as we forgive those who have wronged us.

Keeping a record of wrongs often leads to the winding path of relapse and active addiction.

It’s time to confess that we cannot do life on our own and seek God to help us change our ways.