Growing Up

 When we accept Jesus’ death as payment for the sins we have committed, we are freed from the punishment of sin and are given a fresh start.  Thankfully God did not stop there.  By raising Jesus from the dead, God demonstrated He is the Higher Power on whom we can rely to help us successfully live in this refreshing new way. 

When we begin this journey with God in recovery, we are like someone who has been injured and needs to learn how to walk again. We may feel uneasy and unsteady.  In the past we allowed feelings to control the direction our lives took.  Now we are growing in our faith that God's ways are good and are seeking His guidance before we act.

 We have begun to understand how our behaviour impacts others as well as ourselves and are becoming more mature in how we respond to others.  If we continue to steadily walk along this path and listen for God’s guidance, we will grow in perseverance and learn to cope with whatever lies ahead.

 You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors.  So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely.  Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.  (James 1:3b-4 MSG)

 God has the power to shape our lives according to His good purpose.  Let’s get rid of our old way of doing things.  Let’s grow and mature in the new life we have been given.

We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do.  He keeps us in step with each other.  His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love.  (Ephesians 4:16 MSG)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Change me from the inside out and bring out the best in me each day.  Help me to intentionally follow Your principles in all I say and do. Thank You for Your presence ever with me.  Amen

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