Life with God in recovery is like a journey in an unknown land. We don’t know the road. We don’t know the rules and the customs of the area. We’re not sure what’s expected of us and we don’t understand why some people respond as they do. We are travelers who need a map and a helpful voice on the GPS device giving us directions one turn at a time. If we seek Him, God through His word, will be both our map and GPS system.
Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide your commands from me! I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. (Psalm 119:17-20 NLT)
As we meditate on God’s word and ask Him to speak to us, He will reveal truths that are helpful on our journey. We often experience joy and pleasure as we begin to believe and put into practice what God says and then find that He is faithful to all that He has promised.
He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way. The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands. (Psalm 35:9-10 NLT)
Sometimes what we read seems so amazing that we find it hard to believe and receive. At other times our familiar way of doing things seems more convenient than following God’s commands and we get lost. It’s not long before trouble overtakes us, and we learn again the painful consequences of trying to live life on our own terms.
Even though our journey in this unknown land of recovery has some twists and turns in the road, it's a wonderful experience to hear the voice of God, just like a GPS voice, telling us to turn around and correct our course so we can safely get to our chosen destination.
Prayer: Gracious God, Help me to pay attention to Your word and follow Your directions so I can safely travel the road of recovery to new life. Amen
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