Recovery begins when we come to our senses and affirm that we are powerless over alcohol or some other substance or habit and that our lives have become unmanageable. It is a profound moment, not of hopelessness, but of letting go and turning our focus to discovering new solutions for our life’s problems.
Thank God that even though we gave up on Him, He didn’t give up on us but kept on calling out to us and inviting us to a life that was always meant to be – a life dependent on His goodness and love supporting us to do the good things He has prepared for us to do. May we seek God’s help today. As we are so often reminded, “God could and would if He were sought.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Forgive me for the chaos and suffering I’ve caused by living as though You did not exist. Today I affirm that You are God. You created me in love, and You will show me the way to live well. I’m not sure how it will work but the wreck of my life, and the witness of others who say that You made a difference in their lives, and the truth of Your words which I read in the Bible have convinced me that I really do need to follow Your principles in all my affairs. Help me to know You more. Today, I turn my will and my life over to Your care. Amen
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