Recovery Tool : Prayer (3)
Wednesday March 15, 2017
How does communication with God change lives for people in recovery? The experience, strength and hope of prayerful individuals is that God guides, supports, and protects them as they face the many and varied situations of daily life. Being in relationship with God brings peace and stability and helps us maintain growth in recovery that is steady and significant.
The Bible is full of examples of how faithful people prayed for others. One such example is Paul who prayed: I pray to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is the glorious Father. I keep asking him to give you the wisdom and understanding that come from the Holy Spirit. I want you to know God better. I pray that you may understand more clearly. Then you will know the hope God has chosen you to receive. You will know that what God will give his holy people is rich and glorious. (Ephesians 1:17-18 NLT)
Paul was a man who made a 180-degree turnaround in his life. He changed from being a violent, destructive man to being one who daily followed God's plan and direction for His life. Paul prayed without ceasing and relied on God to meet all His needs. Paul also encouraged others to pray. When we pray we need to have faith that God exists and is who He says He is. God has brought us to this time and this place for a very specific purpose and will help us achieve His plan for our lives.
From one man he [God] made all the people of the world. Now they live all over the earth. He decided exactly when they should live. And he decided exactly where they should live. God did this so that people would seek him. And perhaps they would reach out for him and find him. They would find him even though he is not far from any of us. In him we live and move and exist. (Acts 17:26-28 NIRV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, We believe you are the powerful one who can restore us to sanity and give us the strength to build a new life that is meaningful, purposeful, and joyful. Please help us to get to know you better each day. Amen
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