Meditations on "Recovery"

Sometimes, when it particularly suits us, we make excuses for not telling the truth.

In recovery circles there is a saying, “You are only as sick as your secrets.

When life takes a nosedive, it is important to remember that God is still with us.

Many of us, when we were active in addiction, took risks which were unhealthy and some of us continue to live with the consequences of our actions.

For all of us, it is difficult to face pain and need in our lives.

A famous philosopher (Aristotle) once said, “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

In addiction we engaged in all kinds of risky behaviour.

Recently there have been stories of racial prejudice on the news networks.

Our lives in addiction were often shaped by characteristics of impatience and selfishness.

Do I truly want a life of intimacy with God in recovery?

Individuals leaving addiction behind and entering into life with God in recovery often choose the Twelve Steps of AA to help them sort through their issues.

What does the suffering and death of Jesus have to do with us – recovering addicts?