How are we expected to know what is right? How do we know what is wrong? What is helpful? What is harmful? How can we be sure that we are making the right choices? God knew we would need help in this area and gave us moral laws that instruct us how to live a purposeful satisfying life. The Bible tells us that God has a plan for each person's life and, if we seek Him, He will give us the wisdom we need to make wise choices in each step of our journey.
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. (Proverbs 3:5-6 MSG)
One of the practices we are encouraged to maintain in recovery is taking daily inventory with God. This practice is intended for us to reflect on the happenings of each day. We inventory what we have done right. We inventory what we have done wrong. We also look at those events which we know have the potential to draw us back into the darkness, resentment and shame that we have been journeying away from. The purpose of a daily inventory is to expose, and if necessary deal with, any shortcomings that might cause us or someone else to stumble.
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. (Hebrews 12:15 NIV)
As we review the events of our day, let's be aware that God's presence was with us wherever we went. Let's ask Him to help us accept those things we cannot change, for the courage to change those things we can, and for the wisdom to know the difference.
As we review the events of our day, let's be aware that God's presence was with us wherever we went. Let's ask Him to help us accept those things we cannot change, for the courage to change those things we can, and for the wisdom to know the difference.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I am glad that You are with me wherever I go and that You are able to keep me from stumbling. My desire is to bring glory to Your name in all I do and say. Please shelter me from all harm and guide me into the path of peace. Amen
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