O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8 NLT)
Single minded obedience to this command from God is the simple formula for success in recovery and in life. How do we comply with this command?
Choose what is right in God’s eyes: God knows what will heal, satisfy and give us true contentment. We need to humbly admit that we do not. Our responsibility is to wholeheartedly follow God’s way of living.
God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. (Psalm 18:30 NLT)
Give and receive mercy unconditionally: God unconditionally forgives and is kind towards us no matter what we have done. His desire is that we treat others as He treats us. God’s standard is forgiveness and kindness in every situation. Are we willing to let go of the harm done to us, and by us, receive forgiveness and comfort from Jesus, who paid the price for all sin, and then freely pass on the same to others?
God’s ideas before our own: When we are on the path to relapse we always think we know better than God or the people around us. It is at those times that we are called to be humble and to simply keep walking with God “trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next.” (Serenity Prayer)
Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. (Ephesians 4:24-27 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know that I often choose to do things that are wrong in your eyes. I find it hard to give and receive mercy unconditionally and often think I know better than you. Help me to walk humbly with you today and learn Your ways. AMEN
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