It doesn’t take a long time in recovery for us to realize how much better life is than we ever thought possible. As healing takes place and God’s presence fills our hearts with peace and joy, we realize our life with God is very precious and better than anything we’ve ever experienced.
Do good to your servant according to your word, Lord. Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. (Psalm 119:65-72 NIV)
In addiction we lived uncaring self-centered lives and our hearts became callous and unfeeling. In recovery we are learning that security in life requires boundaries and limits to be established, particularly in the areas of our out-of-control desires and demands. Though we sometimes struggle with God’s way of disciplined choices and balanced living, we believe, and are assured that as we continue to surrender to His ways, we will experience the overflowing goodness of God in our lives.
He forgives your sins—every one. He heals your diseases—every one. He redeems you from hell—saves your life! He crowns you with love and mercy—a paradise crown. He wraps you in goodness—beauty eternal. He renews your youth—you’re always young in his presence. God makes everything come out right; he puts victims back on their feet. (Psalm 103:3-6 MSG)
Today is another opportunity to think about the goodness of God in sending Jesus into the world to die for our sins so that we could have eternal life.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are a tender loving God and You have demonstrated how much You care for Your people. Please strengthen my resolve to follow You in all my ways. Amen
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