Step Nine The Pathway Of Peace

 Each day in recovery is a new opportunity to respond to God's call to live in humility; desire reconciling of relationships;  walk in forgiveness; and focus on cleaning our side of the street.     

Honesty, balance, and realism are essential tools to keep at hand when we seek the way of peace in all our relationships.  When we have a problem with others we should not lean towards self-righteous justification.  In those moments we should remember the Golden Rule, “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” (Luke 6:31 NLT) 

God wants to teach us about ourselves as we bring our past, present, and future to Him with a humble desire to learn.  The list of people we have harmed is an example of how we failed others when we pursued our own way of living.  Humility says we have much to learn.  Becoming willing to make amends is an expression of our desire to do all that is required to make peace and open a path for healing and reconciliation.

 When we work a Step 8 or Step 9, we ask God to show us where we have caused harm.  We then accept responsibility for our part in the harm we caused.  As we make amends and seek forgiveness, the attitude of respect for the dignity of the other person, and sincere sorrow for our actions that caused harm, is what we need to demonstrate by our words and our behaviour. 



Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.  (Luke 1:78-79 NLT)

 As we put our trust in God and ask Him to guide us on this pathway of peace, we will experience great burdens being lifted from our shoulders and the amazing peace of God filling our hearts.

 


Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I have so much to learn.  Help me to be considerate towards those people I have harmed and not simply want what is best for me. My desire is that any action I take will have the effect of healing and restoration for those I have harmed.  Amen

 

 

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