Just for today I will seek to serve others with kindness, doing what is right, and walking humbly with God.

For years what we considered a normal life was actually a self-centered dysfunctional existence. Now, in recovery, we are seeking to live in a way that contributes to a healthy environment for both ourselves and others we come into contact with. God simply and clearly outlines what is required to embrace this new life.

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)

God invites us to a gentle and humble way of life that gives us peace and fills us with joy. We must first ensure we are in right relationship with God, seeking knowledge of His will and the power to carry it out. Then we need to be kind to others. If someone struggles we should be gentle and humble as we try to help them get back on the right path. We need to support the desire in the spirit of a person to carry out their new life choices even while their flesh is weak. We need to give warnings against harmful behaviour in a way that calls people to safety. We need to continue to give people an invitation to more than what they are currently experiencing.

Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. (Galatians 6:1 NLT)

Humility will help us remember how dark our world in addiction became and how far God stooped down to rescue us. We need to remind ourselves that without God’s care we could easily go wrong again. When we appreciate the tenderness and grace we have received from God, we will then be willing to offer forgiveness and encouragement to others. As God forgave us for the wrongs we did, we now choose to forgive our family and friends for the wrongs they did to us. As God has blessed us, we now choose to bless others with whom we have contact.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to live with gentleness and grace and offer forgiveness and encouragement to those who have harmed me. As You have loved and cared for me, help me to love and care for others. Amen

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