We are strengthened to stay free of our addictions because God is guiding us and supporting us each step of the way. Each experience of God’s faithfulness to us deepens our trust and stability as we learn and grow. We share with others and practice God’s principles in all our affairs because this is the proven way to experience life at its best.
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV)
We will know a deeply rooted sense of well-being when we understand that it is “progress not perfection” that we seek. Our lives will be lived in the awareness that God is with us. We will notice the desire to honour God’s will in all we do and say growing stronger. Consistently living this way and truthfully telling our story may encourage others who are trapped in the pit of their addiction. Perhaps as they identify with us and the place we were at when we came into recovery, they may be inspired to turn their own lives around.
Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important. I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends. (Galatians 6:2-3, John 13:34; 15:13 NLT)
As we practice these principles in all our affairs, we will find ourselves drawing closer to God, and the peace and serenity of His love and grace will envelop our entire being. We will think and feel differently and find positive new ways to behave because we are being guided by the Holy Spirit. This is the good life the 12 Steps speak of and help us walk in.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for bringing me out of darkness into your wonderful light. Help me, to walk in the light of your presence. Help me to shine for you as I gently and humbly share with others how You have changed my life. Amen
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