Meditations on "Recovery"

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

The book of Proverbs in the Bible is a collection of wise sayings for us to learn and put into practice.

We usually say an individual is “white knuckling” when they are just using willpower to stay sober.

Letting go of defensiveness is one necessary adjustment we need to make in order to experience growth and success in our life with God in recovery.

One of the Twelve Promises of AA tells us: We will comprehend the word serenity, and we will know peace.

Step 10 of the 12-Step program encourages us to stay on track in our recovery with the following words: “We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.

Some of us have had the experience of being homeless while we lived in our dysfunctional lifestyle.

Jesus came to earth when the nation of Israel was ruled by Rome.

Wise people are willing to listen to sound advice and learn.

When we first come into recovery our expectation for a life free from crippling dependencies is huge.

Some people throw surprise parties to celebrate the birthday of a friend.

When we accept Jesus as our Saviour and Lord, we receive the same right to the promises of God as a son or daughter has when they inherit property from a parent after their death.