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Our Best Thinking Got Us Here

Wednesday April 5, 2023

When we admitted that our lives had become unmanageable, many of us entered into detox and then treatment programs where we found support Each day we grew stronger.  We began to attend 12-step recovery meetings and in many of those meetings often heard the words, “Our best thinking got us here.”  With the clarity that time in recovery brings, we are now able to admit that our self-centered thinking and actions got us into the mess we were in. 


Christ is the mighty power of God and the wisdom of God. This “foolish” plan of God is far wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is far stronger than the greatest of human strength (1 Corinthians 1:24b-25 NLT)
Many of us have also discovered that no matter how strong we might be feeling, or how smart we think we are, it’s not enough to bring us through to sustained recovery.  We will tire out and we will give up the struggle if we think any physical or mental strength we feel is enough for the long haul.  Strength and wisdom are gifts.  They are the result of an ongoing relationship with God.  They come from trusting God, waiting for God to act, following God’s word, and seeking His plan for our lives.  This is what gives us joy, keeps us safe, and helps us respond with humility to people and circumstances around us.  This is the sure foundation on which to build our new life in recovery. 

Outside of God, we can’t even maintain the desire to do what is right let alone find the strength to act on what we know we ought to do. 

For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him.  (Philippians 2:13 NLT)

It is the experience of those who walk with God, that we can rely on His power when we feel weak, and that’s what actually makes us strong. 

God says, “My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness.”  (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT)


Prayer:  Gracious God, Thank you for giving me new life, new thoughts, and new strength, as I choose to daily surrender my life to You and live in the power of Your Holy Spirit.  Amen

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