Meditations on "Respect"

We don’t have to have perfect parents to honour them as God intends. We can learn from their wisdom and their mistakes.

Who can show us the way out of darkness into the light? Jesus says He is the Light and if we follow Him, we won’t have to walk in darkness but will have the Light that gives life.

We all are a mixture of strengths and weaknesses and in His love, God wants us to come to a realistic assessment of ourselves

As we give ourselves to the task of loving God and respecting His ways, we will often find ourselves being a blessing to others as well.

We need to hear stories and look at symbols that help us pay attention and remember

We need help from everyone who can enlarge our vision and broaden our perspective

Some of the most welcome phrases in life and certainly in recovery circles are, "One day at a time" or "Just for today."

Knowing the difference between good and evil and making a choice for good is not always easy or convenient but, if we ask Him, God will help us to make the right choice.

God invites us to choose for the plan He has for us to live in a loving relationship with Him and with others.

If someone was to evaluate our daily interaction with others, would they describe us as gentle or harsh?

God has given us spiritual friends to accompany us on our journey to recovery. 

A good rule to follow is to speak to others as we would wish to be spoken to.