Meditations on ""

The transition from living in self-will to living in God’s will is a real test of faith. We may ask ourselves, “is there truly joy in walking in the ways of God?”

When we have hurt someone, we need to take responsibility for the harm we have caused and do all in our power to make things right. This is what we call making restitution.

Life on God’s terms is the way of living we say we want when we come into recovery but we often stray from God’s way. To set things right, we start at the beginning and admit and repent of all our wrongdoing before God.

We will never feel acceptable to God or to others while we allow who we truly are to be determined by our past.

Everyday life in recovery will bring challenges where we need God’s guidance to live wisely.

At the time we are most weary, how comforting to hear the words of Jesus inviting us to come to Him and He will give us rest.

God promises us that we can live victoriously. We don’t need to just survive and cope with what life has handed us

Scientific evidence suggests that being cheerful seems to have positive benefits on our over-all health. There are studies that suggest being cheerful and optimistic limits stress, reduces pain, supports our immune system, and even helps to protect our heart. Is it any wonder that long before there were tests to prove it, the Bible already had this important information available?

How often have we found ourselves in conversation with someone and a remark is made that “pushes our button?” When something like this happens, we need to consider the cause. We are clearly not at peace with something inside us and whatever that is, it needs to be brought to the light so that we can be healed.

As we regularly replace our will with God’s will and plan for our lives, our life will take on new meaning and will be satisfying.

Integrity can and will be developed in a person who lives according to the Word of God and whose confidence is in God alone.

We do not have all the answers for our future and perhaps feel insecure about some of the unknowns. God’s promise to us is that if we will follow Him, live with integrity, and do what is right, He will fill our lives with good things and our hearts with joy.