One of the greatest challenges in recovery is making the transition from a negative view of ourselves to one that embraces who God says we are. God tells us that He formed us and marked out our time to be born and the place where we would dwell. How does embracing this truth transform the way we understand life?
Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight. May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes. May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees, that I may not be put to shame. (Psalm 119:73-74, 76-77, 79-80 NIV)
When we put our faith in God’s word and obey Him wholeheartedly, our lives will be changed forever. Our family and friends will rejoice when they see the transformation in our outlook and in our behaviour. Our community will benefit from our love and service to others. We will become persons who have compassion on others because we have received compassion from God. In times of trouble God will comfort us and give us peace. God is always with us, we need never face our problems alone.
Through faith in this God of all comfort, we are empowered to come alongside others who are struggling. With the same love that brought us comfort, we can comfort others and introduce them to the God who loves and cares for them. Remember, God is pursuing others with His love, just like He pursued us.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for caring for me. Help me to be a faithful witness and a living example in my family and community of Your power to transform lives. Amen
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