Meditations on "Recovery"

Human beings are wonderfully complex creations of God.

When we struggle to do what's right it can be helpful to remember that God knows about the battle and provides a promise for success with a clear strategy for attaining: it is keep alert and pray.

Many of us have heard the saying, “Good things come to those who wait.

Scientific evidence suggests that being cheerful seems to have positive benefits on our over-all health.

Some of the most welcome words in life and certainly in recovery circles are, "One day at a time" or "Just for today.

We talk about experiencing miracles in recovery. What is a miracle?

God says we are precious in His sight. God, through Jesus, has provided a way for us to leave shame behind and live in honour and dignity, regardless of what has happened in our past.

When we turn our will and life over to the care of God we are admitting that we cannot do life on our own and from this day forward are willing to let God direct our lives.

Some sentences in the Bible are so meaningful that we just want to read them over and over again.

God is aware of every difficult moment we have experienced and the pain we have endured for every wrong done to us, or by us.

God has a plan for our life each day that is meaningful, purposeful, and joyful.

In the Big Book of AA, we are advised to use discretion in knowing how much time and attention to give to any one situation in relation to others who might benefit in their desire to recover if given some time and support.