Meditations on "Surrender"

As we recover, do we ever stop to consider what the deepest longing of our heart is? Jesus tells us that if we seek God’s Kingdom first, we will have everything we need.

Thank goodness we are not expected to know everything the first day we come into recovery. We learn as we go. We do that through studying and observing; through listening to others; through putting healthy principles into action; and even through our mistakes. So, where do we start if we are to grow wise?

When we come to Step 4 in the 12-Step program we are asked to focus on ourselves and make a searching and fearless moral inventory. Taking responsibility for our actions is a great first step in the right direction.

We need to seek God to awaken us to the harmful choices we are unwilling to disclose.

The longer we live in sobriety the more we recognize that we have lots to learn.

God not only has the Power to restore us to sanity but is able and willing to do so. Our part is to allow Him to teach us His Word and to become willing to obey His principles in all we say and do.

Our bodies are not our own but belong to God. Life with God in recovery gives us the opportunity to explore and live in this truth.

Peace and freedom will be found when we take responsibility for the choices we have made and deal with the consequences.

To live without fear we must intentionally choose to believe God and receive the kindness and tenderness He offers us.

When thanksgiving becomes a way of life rather than a day of celebration on the calendar, life will change for us.

Practicing an attitude of gratitude – is this just a happy little catchphrase or something to think about one day a year on the Thanksgiving holiday, or is it a way of facing each day that changes our perspective on life?

To come out of the shadows and live in the light, we must be willing to shift our focus from our grief and woundedness to God’s comfort and care.