People who walk with God in recovery are meant to look to God for wisdom, hope and direction. We can learn from our own mistakes and be encouraged by those who courageously share their experience, strength, and hope at meetings we attend. These people are not faultless but have learned to take responsibility for their own behaviour and leave the rest with God. They trust God for forgiveness when they do wrong. They read God’s word and follow His directives and move steadily forward in the plan God has for them. They have the courage and wisdom to let go of everything else.
God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 1:9 NLT)
Sometimes we live with the that it’s our responsibility to fix everything that has gone wrong with us and around us. Perhaps we think we need to fix the hurt we’ve caused in the past. Maybe we have a desire to care for and fix the problems of those whose lives impact us. We mistakenly think we can sort out all kinds of problems. We beat up on ourselves with thoughts that we haven’t done enough or have taken on more than we can handle.
God knows each one of us intimately and is involved in every circumstance of our lives. God is with us when we work hard, do the next right thing, and choose to leave the rest with Him. When we are doing the best we can, God will fill in the gaps and weave all things together for our good.
Finish what you started in me, God. Your love is eternal—don’t quit on me now. Lord, you will give perfect peace to those who commit themselves to be faithful to you. That’s because they trust in you. (Psalm 138:8 MSG, Isaiah 26:3 NIRV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, life often seems complicated and I feel limited in my ability to sort out many things that impact me and those around me. Help me to bring all my problems before you, do what I can do, and leave the rest with You. Amen
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