Hitting bottom is the place we reach in our addiction where we finally admit that we have a problem and that we can't solve it on our own. We come to realize that we are powerless and that our lives have become unmanageable.
For too long we thought everyone else had a problem or even that we had problems, but they weren't as bad as those of others. However, there comes that point where we can no longer hide from the facts. We realize that we are at a low place and we can’t see any way out. We know we can’t go on with the way things are. Fortunately, at that point, God is waiting for us to come to Him and He is willing to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves.
I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. (Psalm 40:1-2 NLT)
God not only works on our behalf but also strengthens us and teaches us valuable lessons from the things we have experienced. It's in our lowest moments that we have an opportunity to see how kind and good God really is and that He will give us everything we need to get well one day at a time as we choose to trust Him rather than ourselves. God promises to give us a new foundation, a solid place to stand, if we will give Him the opportunity to rebuild our lives. Today we have another chance to stand on this solid foundation rather than falling through the floor again and hitting a new bottom.
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. (Psalm 62:1-2 NIV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you that when I hit bottom You were there ready to embrace me and help me build a new life. Help me to remember that it is because of Your unfailing love for me that I can stand strong on a firm foundation. You are my rock and my security. I choose to follow Your ways in all my affairs. Please help me. Amen
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