Hitting Bottom

 Hitting bottom is the place we reach in our addiction where we finally admit that we have a problem that we cannot solve on our own.  We come to realize that we are powerless and that our lives have become unmanageable. 

 For too long we thought others had a problem and their problem was much worse than the one some people thought we had.  However, there comes a point in our lives where none of us can hide from the facts.  We realize there is nothing good in our lives and we cannot see a way forward out of the chaos.  We also know we cannot go on with things the way they are.  Fortunately, at this point, God is waiting for us to come to Him, and He is willing to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. 

 God not only works on our behalf but also strengthens us and teaches us valuable lessons from our experiences.  It's in our lowest moments that we have an opportunity to see how kind and good God really is and, as we choose to trust Him rather than ourselves, He will provide everything we need to get well one day at a time.  

God promises to give us a new foundation, a solid place to stand if we will give Him the opportunity to rebuild our lives.  We can choose to stand on this foundation today and rebuild our lives or we can fall through the floor once again and hit a new rock bottom from which we may not recover.

 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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