Grace Necessary Ingredient For Change
Over the long haul, how do we prevent relapse into addictive behaviour and maintain our choice to live in the love and grace of God? Strangely, we have to stop focusing on “not picking up" and focus instead on God’s goodness to us, God’s strength in us, God’s blessings around us, and God’s principles for our daily living. It’s time to stop recalling what happened 5 minutes or 5 years ago and instead focus on the good news that our past sins have been forgiven and that comfort and healing for every hurt are available today.
Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. (2 Corinthians 1:21-22 NIV)
Our behaviour usually reflects what we believe about God. God is love and God created us in love. Do we believe that? To live abundantly in recovery we must believe that in each moment of each day, and in every set of circumstances, our lives are supported and shaped by the love and amazing grace of God. The principle is simple, if we want to love others, we need to know that we ourselves are truly loved.
Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. (1 John 4:7-8 NLT)
God invites us to a satisfying, meaningful, joyful and purposeful life. Are we willing to leave our addiction behind, come close to God, and accept His invitation to live in His wonderful grace?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for helping me see and acknowledge that You created me for the joy of having a loving relationship with You. Today, I choose You. I choose grace. Help me to fully live in Your amazing grace so I may get to know You and grow strong in Your care. Amen
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