Experience, Strength And Hope

Saturday February 18, 2023

He [God] gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:29-31 NIV)

By attending 12-Step or support group meetings we learn from the experience of others who have been in similar circumstances to us. We listen. We share. We hear and observe what is working for others. We learn from the wisdom gained by old-timers. We want to know what has helped others get strong and stay strong in life in recovery. As we move forward in our recovery, we may be asked to share what has brought us strength and hope.

Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone. (Psalm 33:22 NLT)

Many of us were physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually weak when we first came into recovery,. We were running on empty, just limping along and feeling weak and weary. What better help could we find than that of an all-knowing God who is completely committed to helping us have a meaningful and purposeful life? Only God, with His infinite wisdom, can give us the experience, strength, and hope we need to be successful.

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (James 1:19-22 NIV)

In the past we may have treated the Bible like we would treat a motor vehicle manual, only consulting it when something goes wrong. However, today is an opportunity to take time to become familiar with God’s principles as recorded in the Bible, and by practicing what we learn, find the strength and hope for our on-going journey.

Prayer: Loving God, I humbly admit that Your wisdom is superior to mine. Help me to be a good listener and a willing learner and faithfully put into practice the wise principles I learn from reading Your Word. Amen

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