Wisdom For The Journey: Try To Do Good

One of the central pillars of the recovery world is the sharing of our experience, strength, and hope.  We’re not perfect people.  We don’t always get it right, but we are willing to learn.  We hear the following encouraging words at every AA meeting when someone reads, “How It Works.” 

The Lord hates the way evil people live, but he loves those who try to do good. (Proverbs 15:9 ERV)

God hates the way evil people live because it harms both themselves and others.  He loves those of us who try to do His will in all our affairs, not because we are perfect, but because we seek to do what is right by getting rid of all our character defects, making amends in our relationship with God and others, and giving our best effort in what we do today.  What are our desires for this day?  We may make mistakes in what we do but are we truly hoping for our new way of life with God in recovery to succeed?  Are we willing to stand up again after a fall, or do we just give up?

Some of the most encouraging people to listen to are those who have relapsed many times but who never gave up and now have strung together a significant number of days, weeks, or even years of sobriety. 

The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give. (Proverbs 15:7 NLT)  

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I ask today for the desire to get to know You and Your will for my life and to be faithful to practice Your principles in all my affairs.  Amen

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