Just Do The Next Right Thing
Monday November 5, 2018
In our life in recovery daily circumstances may often feel overwhelming and confusing. One way we can overcome our anxiety is by simply telling ourselves to, “Just do the next right thing.” This is one way we can keep on track while we figure out what’s really going on in our lives.
O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8 NLT)
How can we know what that is? If we seek God, He will give us directions as we read the scriptures. The Holy Spirit will help us understand what we read and will encourage us to apply what we are being taught to our life situations. Whenever we call out to God and ask for courage to do what is right, He is ready to help
Jesus taught us to love God with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our mind and to love others as ourselves. These are the two principles on which everything else is based. This is a good place to start when we begin our journey with God in recovery.
Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way. Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. (Colossians 3:17 MSG; Matthew 7:12 NLT)In a moment of panic or temptation we don't have to figure out what is really going on. We can simply tell ourselves to do the next right thing. God is with us to help us and, as we practice this principle, everything else will be sorted out.
Prayer: Heavenly Father,Thank you for keeping things simple for me. Help me to stay focused on taking positive steps, one step at a time. Regardless of what is going on in me, or around me, help me to just do the next right thing. Amen
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