Meditations on "Surrender"

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.

Transition is difficult for us when we first come into recovery. It requires that we leave behind a known way of life and transition to a new way of living. What has been known to us in the past is comfortable, even though it may not have been good for us and most certainly was not the best way for us. Growth requires change.

Making amends is a responsibility we must take very seriously if we want to protect our sobriety. When we make amends under the guidance of our loving God, everyone is blessed.

Denial is described as a refusal to admit the truth or reality of a situation. Denial of our dependency on a substance and/or a person, is the first obstacle we must overcome in recovery.

What we have to say truly matters because God’s wisdom is precious and uplifting to those who are still in bondage to their old way of thinking and unmanageable lifestyle.

God invites us to stop running, acknowledge the pain and brokenness in our past relationships, and deal with the harm that was caused.

When we choose to apply the simple principle, “I can’t. God can. I think I’ll let Him” we’ll experience a new and satisfying life – life with God in recovery.

God broke through with His unfailing love. God never gave up on us even when we refused to obey Him or even acknowledge that He existed.

Learning how to communicate well is an essential part of this new life with God in recovery that we are now living.