Moving forward in identifying character defects and allowing God to help us develop our true character is no easy process. Few of us are confident in our ability to succeed. We have too many examples of our trying and failing and if we are totally honest, we wonder if we will be able to maintain our sobriety at this time. Many of us slipped into addiction to cover up our lack of confidence and low self-esteem. It is no easy task to look ourselves in the mirror once again and believe that we can be something other than what we have become.
In His kindness, God affirms repeatedly in the Bible that there is a way forward for us and that He will be with us every step of the way supplying all that we need.
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. (Psalm 32:8 NLT)
God knows us better than we know ourselves. God knows that on our own we will fail but as we surrender our will and life to His care He will show us a new way. God will support us in each step we take and as we experience success our confidence will grow.
We are not aware of what we really need. Our understanding is too clouded by our pain and the destructive patterns of our life in addiction. God has never lost sight of the truth of who we are and what we need in order to succeed. If we remain close to God and let Him guide us on the pathway to peace, we can be confident of finding and living the wonderful life God has for us
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I cannot do life on my own. We both know that. Help me to trust Your view of me and who You say I am. Help me to listen carefully to the voice of Your Spirit as He gives me urgings in my spirit and teaches me how to apply Your Word to my actions and circumstances. Give me the courage and humility to return to You again and again for help in my time of need. Amen
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