Meditations on "Recovery"

When we are in a recovery program we listen to, and are supported by, the experience, strength, and hope that others share at meetings we attend.

Step Two: Came to believe that a power greater that ourselves could restore us to sanity.

Being grateful for the people around us and the things we have is of great value in leading a contented life in recovery.

O God, have mercy on me, for people are hounding me.

When making promises or fulfilling commitments, Jesus spoke of the integrity of speaking simple, clear, and responsible words.

One of the best ways we can get out of the habit of voluntary or involuntary swearing and filthy talk is to keep ourselves away from situations where cursing and swearing are normal speech.

Today we hear so much profanity in music, in movies, on the street, and in print that it almost seems it’s the normal way to talk.

What does speaking honourably have to do with recovery?

God knows we can't find our way on our own and that it's impossible for us to consistently choose to behave in healthy ways no matter how much we think we want to.

Step One: We admitted that we were powerless over our dependencies, that our life had become unmanageable.

How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.

The following teaching of Jesus may not be as well-known as the Ten Commandments but Jesus made these eight statements that have been called “The Beatitudes,” describing the kind of behaviour that brings joy to a person in their daily living.