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Monday June 17, 2019

One sure sign of growth in our life with God in recovery is making time to serve others and being willing to adjust our schedule or priorities when someone comes to us with a need.  Admittedly, we require great wisdom in knowing which needs to respond to, so we don’t live in rescuing and co-dependent enabling.  God desires us to be creative and kind in the service we give to others.  This honours God.  Are we making ourselves available to fulfill God’s agenda?  Are we willing to hear the plans He has and follow His directions?

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. (Isaiah 6:8, Romans 12:1 NIV)


 It’s so easy to get caught up in our own needs and plans and turn God’s way of living upside down.  We don’t have to use drugs or alcohol for that to happen.  All it takes is for us to think we know what the day needs and then ask God to help us successfully complete our agenda.  Unless we make our hearts and our schedules available to God for His plans, we will end up wasting time and doing things that don’t really help others or ourselves in the long run. 

Instead of blindly rushing through our own agenda, we need to put God’s priorities at the top of our “to do” list.  We need to make ourselves available to be used as God choses.  Initially it will feel strange and perhaps uncomfortable but, if we make it our habit to seek God’s will and follow His ways, He will direct us on a good path.

Jesus said to them, “Come with me! I will teach you how to bring in people instead of fish.” Right then the two brothers dropped their nets and went with him.  (Mark 1:17-18 CEV)


Prayer:  Lord Jesus, I want to know Your will and follow Your direction today.  You know what’s best for me.  Help me to be available to You as I go about my work and errands so I honour You and love others as You intend.  Amen



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