Persons like us, who have been living in an addictive lifestyle, seldom consider what is happening in the lives of our family or friends. We are so focused on self that we only relate to what concerns us and what is on our agenda. When family or others are worried about our well-being, we see this as manipulation and control and play down their fears with great bravado saying, “We know best how to handle what’s happening.” However, we are so deceived that truth is not even on our radar. How far we are from the righteous living that God invites us to!
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. (Psalm 112:4-8 NIV)
Before we came into recovery, our lives were completely out of control. Our addiction had all power over us, and we lived to satisfy its unending demands. In His kindness God shone His light into our darkness and despair and helped us realize we were living on the edge of an abyss.
Real change in our thinking and living is only achieved when we give our will and our life over to the care of God. God’s Holy Spirit will then come to live within us. He will guide us into all truth. As we fully rely on God to direct us in all our affairs, God will be gracious to us and give us the peace that we desire.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I surrender my will and life to Your care. Come into my heart. Be the light in my darkness and the peace in my soul. Show me the way of truth. Amen
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