Experience, Strength And Hope (1)
For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. (2 Timothy 4:3 NLT)
When we begin to have hope that our life in recovery is on its way we may suffer a setback. At a point when we have energy to do whatever we want to do, thoughts of our old way of handling things start to surface and seem manageable. The temptation to fix life as we’ve always fixed it will begin to call. The desire to run rather than face the troubling events of our past will grow. The voice in our head will assure us that we, by ourselves, know what to do in order to get well. As we entertain these thoughts, we drift towards relapse.
The word of God speaks truth and gives us strength and hope at this time, if we will listen, So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! I know nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. (1 Corinthians 10:12, Romans 7:18 NIV)
As our physical energy continues to be renewed we need to be very careful to correctly identify the source. The source is not ourselves. We have admitted that we are powerless on our own. We need a power greater than ourselves for the rebuilding journey ahead. We need to maintain the routine of turning our will and our life over to the care of God in every circumstance. Each day, throughout the day, for the rest of our lives, we will need to affirm our powerlessness and surrender to God who is the source of our strength. As we daily affirm this, we will be empowered by God to be the person He created us to be.
The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. (Psalm 28:7 NLT)
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