When some of us became aware that our lives were on a dark downward pathway, we chose to admit that we were powerless over our dependency and our lives were unmanageable. In despair, we called out to God for help, and He heard, and rescued us.
Initially we were glad that God heard us and answered our cry for help. We certainly wanted recovery but unfortunately one of the greatest obstacles to life with God in recovery is our own mindset. We allow ourselves to dwell on thought patterns that are not in keeping with a life submitted to God. We dwell on how a lesser amount of our dependency might work or we entertain thoughts of staying in touch with friends who are still using. We need to seriously consider where these thoughts are coming from and pray for God’s guidance in how we might counter these lies with truth. We also need to find a trusted sponsor or pastor with whom we can seriously discuss this type of thinking.
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. (Proverbs 13: 20 ESV)
Stay alert, be in prayer, so you don't enter the danger zone without even knowing it. Don't be naive. Part of you is eager, ready for anything in God; but another part is as lazy as an old dog sleeping by the fire. (Mark 14:38 MSG)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please help me experience the strength of Your Power to save me from the deception of Satan, from sin, and from myself. Amen
©2023 Partners in Hope
More information on this and other related topics @ http://www.partnersinhope.ca/life-with-god-in-recovery-resources/Audio for Facing Truth
Recent Meditations
Giving Hope
Partners in Hope is supported wholly by our friends and community. We are thankful to everyone who partners with us to help bring hope to the discouraged, hurting, and hopeless.