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Feelings Of Sadness

Friday February 2, 2018

We are often overwhelmed with feelings of sadness when we begin the recovery process.  We feel sad because of the road we have travelled and the harmful choices we have made.  We recognize our complete disregard for the well-being of ourselves and our loved ones.  The guilt we feel contributes to feelings of sadness.  We condemn ourselves because we think we should have been stronger.  Had we been, the people we care about would not have suffered and we would not be in the mess we find ourselves in today.  These negative feelings often contribute to our inability to do the daily things we need to do to stay clean and sober and may lead us to relapse.  How can God help in these circumstances?
Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.  Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.  (Psalm 5:3, 9:9-10 NLT)




When we accept Jesus as our Saviour and Lord, God totally forgives us and removes all condemnation.  To allow the self-condemnation of false guilt for our past mistakes to continue after receiving God’s forgiveness is contrary to what God says and what Jesus did for us on the cross.  Jesus opened our future, and permanently closed our past.  We need to renew our minds with these facts and move forward in the grace that God is pouring out on us.  We need to fix our thoughts on good things.  We need to determine in our hearts to do those things which contribute to our well-being, whether we feel like doing them or not.  We need to remember; God is always with us, we need never face our problems alone.

 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.  I will be filled with joy because of you.  I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.  (Romans 8:1; Psalm 9:1-2 NLT)

Today, let’s give God praise and rejoice in the future He has opened for us.


Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You that through Jesus I am totally forgiven.  Help me to live in the peace and joy that freedom from condemnation brings.  Amen

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