What A Relief!
We feel many things in recovery. Some emotions are positive and others negative. There are feelings of fear and uncertainty about the future and guilt and shame over things done wrong in the past. If we pay attention, we will also notice feelings of joy and relief at having finally escaped our addiction and come clean about our need for help.
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! (2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT)
What a relief to know we do not have to pretend any more but can accept that there are parts of our life that really caused us pain. Now we can speak about that pain and share with those who have experienced similar issues and understand what we are going through. We all have things we can’t understand and circumstances where we don’t know how to cope, but we don’t have to hide it anymore. We can admit we are human and need the support of others who are willing to share their experience, strength, and hope with us. What a relief!!
God assures us: “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT)
Our God who called out to us until we heard His voice and responded will be with us every day as we move forward. We will all make mistakes along the way but His love for us is everlasting. His kindness extended to us is unfailing. What a relief!!
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3 NIV)
We do not know what the future holds, but God does. He has a good plan for our lives and will reveal it to us one day at a time. What joy! What relief!!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I reject the pressure of trying to do life on my own. I know I can’t! I know I need you! Thank you for being there for me and for accepting me in all my weaknesses, and for taking me forward in Your good plan for my life. Amen
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