Meditations on "Recovery"

An important character strength to develop is tolerance, which is being patient, understanding, and accepting of something different from what we are familiar with.

How do we find the courage to try something new or go after what we really want?

God created us in love and desires that we love Him with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, with all our mind, and that we love our neighbour as ourselves.

Many of us lost our true identity because we grew up in dysfunctional families and were forced to assume survival roles.

Since God has always loved us and consistently called us to Himself, it makes sense that in recovery we can expect God’s grace and love to take us forward.

A dollar bill is only as good as the government or bank that has promised to give value to the holder of the bill.

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.