Meditations on "Relationship"

How are forgiveness and making amends related? In the 12 Steps we are encouraged to make a list of all persons we have harmed and become willing to make amends to them all and to then directly make those amends, except when to do so would injure.

One of the greatest obstacles to receiving and living in God’s absolute forgiveness is that we haven’t truly repented.

Forgiveness happens when a person lets go of actual violations and transgressions committed against them.

Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.

Will you be my Valentine? In a couple of days, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day which reminds us of love and hearts joined together in friendship and commitment.

The Serenity Prayer, in either the short or full version, is said in 12- step meetings around the world.

No matter how strong we may feel, it’s not enough to bring us through to sustained recovery.

Certain things affect us and may contribute to relapse if we dwell on them.

For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

Our life in recovery is an unknown journey and we are not very confident in the new steps we are taking.

I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.

After recognizing that our lives are unmanageable, many of us entered into detox and then treatment programs where we found support and began to grow stronger.