Meditations on "Recovery"

When we are recovering from our addictive lifestyle we often do not feel like singing.

God is tender and compassionate. Knowing and believing that God tenderly watches over us with compassion in whatever circumstances we are in will allow our hearts to be filled with peace.

Doughnuts have dough and holes when they are first cut from dough but they don’t look good or taste good until they’ve been fried in hot oil or baked in a hot oven.

What gives a person in recovery a positive outlook on life?

What do you see when you go to Tim Horton’s or some other coffee shop?

A Commitment is asked of us in numerous areas throughout our lives: marriage vows, appointments, work, volunteer jobs, friendships, contracts, bill paying, promises made to parents or children, getting to work or school on time, etc.

Our new life in recovery challenges our old habit of doing whatever we want, whenever we feel like doing it.

Jesus encountered a man who had been sick a long time.

A victim is a person who has been abused, hurt, or oppressed, and is without the needed knowledge or power to change their circumstances.

God is faithful to us. God has also given us many practical commands for faithfulness in our service to others including our spouse, our friends, and those who are suffering.

Jesus gave us very clear instructions about loving our enemies and doing good to those who despitefully use us.

Sometimes we feel unwanted, unloved or uncared for.