A common recovery saying is that “you must give it away in order to keep it”. How are we to live this out today?
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come…..he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. (Isaiah 61:1-3 NLT)
Our new life, free from the destructive dependencies of the past, is a living witness that recovery is possible. Whether we are sitting at a recovery meeting or simply interacting with others, we are sure to be in contact with hurting people who need to know how to find a new way of life. God has given each of us the assignment of sharing our experience, strength, and hope so others are encouraged to give Him the opportunity to set them free from their addictions.
Today, as on our first day in recovery, we know that we are powerless without God. When we gave our will and our life into His care, we saw a power greater than ourselves in action. Others encouraged us as we heard their stories of God’s faithful companionship on the recovery journey. Now it’s our turn. To share with others, we don’t have to pretend we know more than we know or have experienced. God wants us to use our truthful experience of life in recovery with Him to bring hope to others.
What we have received, we are to share with others. When we share our pathway to recovery, we become more conscious of the fact that God has guided us each step of the way.
Telling our story will bring comfort and hope to others who don’t know which way to turn. Let’s give this gift today.
Prayer: Gracious God, Thank you for this day with you in recovery. Help me to recognize the opportunities you are giving me to share my experience, strength, and hope with others. Amen
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