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When We Surrender To Our Higher Power, The Journey Begins.

Sunday December 11, 2022

Turning our will and life over to the care of God as we understand Him is just the beginning of our new life with God in recovery. We all have much to learn about this gracious God and His ways. As we truly seek to know Him and His ways, God will give us the discernment we need to practice His principles in all our affairs. 

Yes, if you cry out for discernment and lift up your voice for understanding; if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:3-5 NKJV)

When we give our will and life over to the care of God and repent of our sins, nothing should be held back. Surrendering to our Higher Power means we are willing to get off the fence and take one step forward with God, journeying as He directs. As we move ahead, we need both feet on the path of righteous living in the power of the Holy Spirit, who is the Power greater than ourselves. If we knowingly hold anything back, we are not supporting our decision and are leaving ourselves open to relapse. 


Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do. (James 1:7-8 NLT)

God supports a pure heart even when our decision might be a timid one. As we truly desire to follow Him, God encourages us and works on our behalf to bring restoration and healing in those places that have been broken. It is not in our own power to amend who we are. That is only done by the Power greater than ourselves. He’s the one who journeys with us through each day and will restore us to a good, pleasing, and perfect life.

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I give my will and life fully into Your care. I am willing to journey with You as You renew me in every part of my being until I am perfected in You.  Amen

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