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Sunday Psalm Protection In Times Of Vulnerability

Sunday July 29, 2018

Life in recovery has many vulnerable moments, especially in the early days.  The memories of our wrecked relationships and unresolved problems play repeatedly in our minds.  Our lives were unmanageable, and we were powerless to sort things out.  We felt broken down and vulnerable.  It seemed the whole world was after us.  The clarity of time spent in recovery painfully underlines these facts.  Thankfully Step One's admission is linked to Step Two's affirmation of hope that there is a higher power who can restore us to sanity. 

I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken. So many enemies against one man—all of them trying to kill me. To them I’m just a broken-down wall or a tottering fence. (Psalm 62:1-3 NLT)

God has everything we need to sort out whatever needs sorting and to protect our tender hearts in the process.  Our lives with God in recovery give us many opportunities to witness God's work of restoration in us.  We've not previously known strength like God’s which also includes kindness and understanding. 


My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. (Psalm 62:7-8 NLT)

What is our part in our relationship with God?  We choose to trust Him and pour out our hearts to Him as honestly and openly as we can.  We may experience a mixture of fear and trust in the beginning but, as we walk with God, we will become more confident that He truly is a place of refuge from the storms of life. 




Prayer:  Gracious God, Help me to live in Your care today and experience the safety, stability, and satisfaction of knowing You.  I put my trust in You for You are the God who promises to heal our wounds and restore us to health.  Amen

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