Meditations on "Recovery"

Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path .

Our pride often keeps us from asking for what we need.

After years of listening to another’s harsh and condemning words about us, it’s wonderful to have an opportunity to experience the affirmation of God and to be reminded that as we walk with Him, He is well pleased with us.

Being grateful for the things we have and for the people around us, contributes to a contented life in recovery.

When we pray the full version of the Serenity Prayer, what are we asking God to do for us?

As we have moved forward in recovery we have come to realize that we are accountable for our actions, for the behaviour that has impacted our relationships, and for the problems we created while in bondage to our addiction.

God made us for relationship with Him and with each other.

What does it mean to humbly ask God to remove our shortcomings?

Addicts tell lies. We tell ourselves we need our substance of choice to deal with the day.

We will experience freedom and fulfillment in life only when God’s desires become our desires, God’s way becomes our way, and God’s word becomes our action plan.

In the Bible we read many stories of how Jesus was sensitive to people and to what they were going through, and how He reached out to them with compassion.

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