Meditations on ""

Doing the right thing may make life more challenging and inconvenient in the moment but, as we take the long-term view in this new life we are building, we will find that doing what is right has far more lasting benefits than we could ever have imagined.

Too many people think that all the fun gets left behind when we are no longer going to bars and parties where substances are used and abused. What many of us have discovered is that there is much more enjoyment in the fun times of life when we experience them sober rather than when we were “under the influence.”

Jesus wants us to experience the joy of knowing that we are valued and that we belong.

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.

If we are to learn about controlling our impulses, the experience, strength, and hope of those who have walked this journey before us is important to seek out and put into practice. Others’ recovery in this area is a testament to what God can do and will give us hope that we also can learn to control our impulsive behaviour.

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.

After years of uncertainty and upheaval at every turn, it's wonderful to recover a life that has some stability.

Life without God is uncertain and dangerous but, life with God is filled with peace, and hope, and a future, as we trust in Him.

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

We did not become powerless over our dependencies in a day, and it is certain we will not get freedom from them in a day. We need to learn about God and His power to free us. We also need to learn from people who have knowledge of the path we are on and are willing to share their experience, strength, and hope with us.

When we talk about intimacy, we are usually referring to a close, familiar, protective, loving relationship between two persons. Our Heavenly Father desires to have an intimate relationship with us.

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