Friday, October 4, 2013 -- Sharing The Joy In Recovery

When we think that we are so great that we can do recovery alone we need to share our thoughts with a trusted friend or mentor.  Those in recovery circles will understand what is happening within us.  Physically we are now in a better place than we were when we came into recovery and we are more alive to the world around us.  As we share our thoughts with those who know us we will begin to laugh at ourselves as we acknowledge how ridiculous our prognosis of recovery on our own is.   We came from a lonely forsaken place and are now, by the grace of God, coming to terms with the real person we are.

Our joy in recovery will be restored as we rightfully give thanks for our current well-being to the God who brought us out of the mud and set our feet on solid ground. 

The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;  whoever follows that path is safe.  Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. (Proverbs 16:17-18 NLT)

If we desire to continue in recovery, with joy, we need to always be mindful of our thoughts and actions. We need to surrender pride in self every time it raises its ugly head.  We need to remember that the Holy Spirit is always with us to give us wisdom and guidance.  We need to admit our need of His power to change us and be willing to accept the fact that we cannot do joyful life alone. 

If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. (John 15:10-11 NKJV)

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