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Finding The Strength And Hope We Need

Thursday February 16, 2023

When we were in our addiction we didn’t take care of ourselves and now we realize our need for getting healthy and emotionally strong.  Some of us have diseases and wounds that still need healing.  Others are suffering from poor eating habits and need proper nutrition to strengthen their bodies.  Often, we feel worn out.  Our minds are easily confused, and our emotions are ultra-sensitive.  Early recovery is a time to rest and allow God to help.  God is willing to give us the hope and the strength we need to move forward.

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matt. 11:28-29 NLT) 


In the beginning of our recovery we often comply with program guidelines simply because we believe that there has to be a better life than the one we have been living.  We are willing to learn from the experience of others who have walked the path before us.  We focus on simple things. We sleep and eat, read and pray.  We exercise, go to meetings, and serve.  Little by little we start to look better and feel stronger. 
The sad truth is, at this point we can easily fall into the snare of forgetting that we are powerless over our addiction and begin to believe we got this far by our own efforts.  We need to remind ourselves that it is only God’s strength that sustains us.  It’s in the turning of our will and our life over to God, on a moment by moment, day by day basis, that we are safe under the protection of God.  As soon as we take things back into our own hands and try to use our own solutions we’ll quickly slide into troubled waters again.

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.  (Isaiah 41:13 NIV)

Prayer:  Gracious God, Thank You for bringing me out of the darkness and pain of my addiction.  I am confident that, as I remain in You and You remain in me, the good work You have begun in me will be perfected.  Amen

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