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Step Ten Daily Inventory

Thursday May 20, 2021
 

 Some time may have passed since we completed Step Ten and we may feel we have learned a lot and are well on our way in recovery.  Alternatively, we may be so early in recovery that we still feel a bit dazed and confused about what life in recovery looks like on an ongoing basis.  Regardless of where we are in our journey, making a regular daily inventory by measuring ourselves against God’s tried and true principles will help us monitor our progress. 

Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.  I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people.  But let them not return to their foolish ways. (Mark 14:38, Psalm 85:8 NLT)
God has given us principles by which we learn to think, speak, and act.  As we begin each day, it’s good to ask God to help us live according to His ways.  At the end of each day, an inventory will help us recognize and give thanks for successes.  It will also help us identify any shortcomings and seek forgiveness for any failure to walk in God’s way.
 The fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself.  Always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things. (Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:8 NIRV)


God is interested in our thoughts and feelings because He knows they motivate our behaviour.  Prayerfully making a daily inventory with God will help us maintain our sobriety and support our ongoing spiritual growth. More and more we will discover a life that is meaningful, purposeful, and joyful.

 

Prayer:  Gracious God, May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.  Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Amen (Psalm 19:14, Psalm 139:23-24 NLT)

 

 

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