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Unrealistic Expectations Responsibility

Thursday October 26, 2017

People who walk with God in recovery are meant to look to God for wisdom, direction and hope.  We learn from the mistakes we make and are encouraged at meetings we attend by those who share their experience, strength, and hope with us. 

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.  Always be joyful.  Never stop praying.  Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.  (Romans 8:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT)


Sometimes we live with the unrealistic expectation that it’s our responsibility to fix everything that has gone wrong in us or around us.  Perhaps we think we need to fix the hurt we’ve caused in the past.  Maybe we have a desire to care for and fix others who struggle and whose lives impact us.  We mistakenly think we must sort out all kinds of tangled problems in order to have a secure and successful future.  Too often we beat up on ourselves with thoughts that we haven’t done enough. 

God knows each one of us intimately and is involved in every circumstance of our lives. God is with us as we work hard, do what is appropriate, and leave the rest with Him.  When we are doing the best that we can, God will fill in the gaps and weave all things together for our good. 

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.  Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.” For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Jeremiah 29:11, John 6:29, Ephesians 2:10 NLT)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, life has many complications and I often feel limited in my ability to sort them out.  Help me to bring all my problems to you, do what I can, and leave the rest with you.  Amen

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