Unforced Rhythms Of Grace
Friday April 21, 2017
Do I truly want a life of intimacy with God in recovery? To have this intimacy with God, what would I need to change? God desires us to wholeheartedly turn our will and our life over to His care. Life is a gift. Healing is a gift. Perhaps we need to consider if we are willing to open our hearts and lives to God so He can come close and help us live the life we were created to experience and enjoy.
God says: Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly. (Matthew 11:28 MSG)
Addiction says that only I matter, and I need to do whatever I need to do to gain whatever I think I need. The only true way out of addiction is to live in loving relationship with God -- gently, graciously, and intimately, learning from His unforced rhythms of grace. Our broken hearts will only be healed when we unreservedly come into an intimate relationship with Jesus, and make Him Lord over our lives. We don’t wait to do this until we’ve sorted out the mess, rather, we invite Jesus to come into the mess to accompany us, comfort us, strengthen us, and show us a way out.
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. (Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT)
Jesus came into the world to redeem us from the power of sin so that we could live lives that are meaningful and purposeful and joyful. Jesus said: “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. (John 10:10 NLT)
Prayer: Loving God, On our own our lives are chaotic and unmanageable and filled with brokenness and pain. Help us to surrender to You, and learn from You, about the unforced rhythm of a gracious life lived in Your care. Amen
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