Meditations on "Recovery"

On a regular basis, when you climb into bed at night do you sleep soundly, or do you count sheep?

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

All of humankind’s sin – from the beginning to the end of time – was laid on Jesus and not even the weight of that could hold him down.

Coming to terms with our lifestyle in addiction requires us to admit that we have zero self-control where our dependencies are involved.

When we admitted that our lives had become unmanageable, many of us entered into detox and then treatment programs where we found support Each day we grew stronger.

Becoming strong and steady in our recovery requires that we keep on listening to and learning from God's Word and from the experience, strength, and hope of others.

Few people are more aware of their need for God’s help to restore them to sanity than recovering addicts.

Just for today I will seek to serve others with kindness, doing what is right, and walking humbly with God.

Of all the four seasons of the year, spring seems to describe our new life in recovery the best.

At various times in recovery, especially early on, we feel vulnerable.

God’s Word often speaks about our enemies, and these are the “enemies of our soul.

We did not have a good reputation when we were living in addiction.