Character Defect Of Irresponsibility

 In our life in addiction we became self-centered and uncaring in our attitude towards life and everyone around us.  We had no regard for our employer or the requirements of our job. We mismanaged our money, and our family responsibilities were of no consequence to us. Compassion and respect for others was non-existent and we made rude and thoughtless remarks about people, even those who were trying to help us.  Our disregard for our own safety and that of others was displayed in reckless acts such as walking or driving against light signals or driving a vehicle while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.  Acting in very irresponsible ways was our mode of operation. 

While we were rebellious against the ways of God and still acting irresponsibly, God was watching out for us.  Through Jesus, God had already prepared an inheritance for us, the gift of a new life with Him.  God invites each of us to receive this gift so that we can live responsibly and also love and care for those around us.  We can never fulfill God’s command to love others if we have never received His love and care for ourselves.  It’s like trying to turn on the light when the lamp has not been plugged into the power.  Perhaps as children we were disconnected and never really learned about responsibility.  When we give our will and life over to the care of God, He will teach us how to be responsible people who also care for the interests of others.

 When we humbly acknowledge the exact nature of our wrongs, we can ask God to remove the character defect of irresponsibility and ask Him to teach us how to love and care for others as He loves and cares for us.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I confess that I have been very irresponsible in my actions and past dealings with others.  Please help me to be accountable to You as I amend my ways. Amen

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