Building Confidence For Successful Recovery

Moving forward in identifying character defects and allowing God to help us develop our true character is no easy process.  Few of us are all that confident in our ability to succeed.  We have too many examples of our trying and failing and if we are honest, we wonder if this time will be the time we will be able to maintain our sobriety.  Many of us slipped into addiction to cover up our lack of confidence and low self-esteem.  It’s no easy task to look ourselves in the mirror once again and believe that we can be something other than what we have been.  

In His kindness, God affirms repeatedly in the Bible that there is a way forward for us and that He will be with us every step of the way supplying all that we need.

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.  I will advise you and watch over you.”  (Psalm 32:8 NLT)

God knows us better than we know ourselves.  God knows that on our own we will fail but as we surrender our will and life to His care, He will show us a new way.  God will support us each step of the way and, as we experience success, our confidence will grow. 

We are not aware of what we really need.  Our understanding is too clouded by our pain and the destructive patterns of our life in addiction.  God has never lost sight of the truth of who we are and what we need to succeed.  We can be confident of living the wonderful life God has for us as we stay close to Him and allow Him to guide us along the way .

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I cannot do this on my own.  We both know that.  Help me to trust Your view of me and who You say I am.  Help me to listen carefully to the voice of Your Spirit in my heart as He teaches me how to apply Your Word to my actions and circumstances.  Give me the courage and humility to return to You again and again for help in my time of need.  Amen

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