Taking A Decisive Leap Of Faith Going God's Way
Wednesday September 12, 2018
When we were active in addiction, many of us took risks which were unhealthy and some of us continue to live with the consequences of our actions. If we are to live well in recovery we need to step away from any further unhealthy acts. It takes a decisive leap of faith to listen attentively to God and others and, on a regular basis, put the principles we hear about into practice. Avoiding this bold step forward may give us some short-term comfort, but it means we will miss an opportunity for learning and growing. The slogan, “If nothing changes nothing changes”, is a challenge to us to take some bold first steps to recovery, even though they are steps into unknown territory.
When life changing decisions need to be made we may be asked to take a huge leap of faith. It’s new to us to believe that there is a loving God who is close to us and wants to live in relationship with us. It takes a decisive leap of faith to turn our will and our life over to God's care but when we do, God promises us many blessings.
Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously. (Isaiah 55:6-7 NLT)
We take a giant leap forward when we say “No” to our familiar short-cut solutions and instead patiently and consistently follow God’s principles for life. God wants our lives to be built on a solid foundation based on His Word as recorded in the Bible. Are we willing to go God’s way today?
Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32 NIV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I am thankful that the will and the power to do what is right comes from You alone. Thank You for giving me the courage to take a leap of faith and wholeheartedly follow Your principles in all my affairs. Amen
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