What A Relief!

We feel many things in recovery.  Some negative and others positive.  There are feelings of fear and uncertainty about our future, and guilt and shame over things done wrong in the past.  If we pay attention, we will also notice feelings of joy and relief that we have finally escaped from the bondage of our addiction and recognized that we truly do need help.  

What a relief to know that we do not have to pretend we are OK. Now we can acknowledge there were happenings in our life that caused us pain.  Now we can speak about that pain and share with those who have experienced similar issues and understand what we are going through. Now we don’t have to hide from the situations we did not honestly understand or the circumstances we were challenged with and unable to cope with.  We can admit we are human and need the support of others who are willing to share their experience, strength, and hope with us.  What a relief!! 

The God who called out to us until we heard His voice and responded to Him will be with us every day as we move ahead.  It is certain that along the way we will make mistakes, but God’s love for us is everlasting and His kindness is unfailing.  What a relief!! 

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.  (Jeremiah 31:3 NIV)

We do not know what the future holds, but God does.  He has a good plan for our lives and will reveal it to us one day at a time.  What a relief!!

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I reject my tendency to try to do life on my own.  I know I can’t and I know that I need you. Thank you for being there for me, for accepting me in my weakness, and for taking me forward in Your good plan for my life.  Amen

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