Meditations on "Surrender"

When we admitted that our lives had become unmanageable, many of us entered into detox and then treatment programs where we found support Each day we grew stronger.

Of all the four seasons of the year, spring seems to describe our new life in recovery the best.

Seasons change. The temperature warms up. The grass begins to grow again.

We usually say an individual is “white knuckling” when they are just using willpower to stay sober.

Jesus came to earth when the nation of Israel was ruled by Rome.

It does not take much time in recovery for us to realize how much better life can be than we ever thought possible.

To stop using our substance of choice is a great beginning in recovery but God knows that unless we deal with the underlying root of our habits and addictive practices, we will remain doomed for failure.

When we come to God and admit that we are helpless to live life on our own and choose to surrender our will and life into His care, we are born again to a new life.

We lost our way. That's an obvious fact. We fell into an addictive and destructive lifestyle.

God’s way is uncomplicated if we will simply follow His principles.

People with discernment usually do the right thing in each situation that arises.

What comes to mind when we say or hear the word "serenity"?