Meditations on "Recovery"

Condemnation is another force that distorts our conscience and keeps us from living in God’s truth today.

God has created us as moral beings. He has given us a built-in monitor, a conscience that is intended to act as a guide in helping us recognize when our behaviour is right or wrong.

My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

When we come into recovery we know that changes need to be made if we hope to truly find abundant life.

Today we are continuing to look at some scenarios which will help us walk in the life-giving ways of peace and blessing that God desires for us to experience.

Who wants trouble? None of us do and as we listen to God’s counsel there’s a lot of trouble we can avoid.

Jesus said: "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.

As we journey forward in our recovery, God provides wise counselors to accompany us and support us in our new way of living.

Wise counselors are God's gift to us as we journey forward in recovery with God.

The founders of AA and the 12 Steps were aware of Biblical principles and based on these, they structured the program of Alcoholics Anonymous to include counselors whom we call sponsors.

To go forward in recovery we must find new direction for our lives, new ways of responding to issues, and new guidelines for making decisions.