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Monday July 24, 2023

Recovery

Sobriety in recovery is never a one-person activity. As the old saying goes, “It takes a community to raise a child,” and it takes a community to help a person stay clean and sober and find a new way of life. God’s plan has always been that we share our lives with one another. God acted first on this principle by sending Jesus to earth to show His great love for us and then He gave His Holy Spirit to empower and encourage us. As disciples of Christ who are embracing His love and walking in His ways, God invites us to do as He has done and love and care for others as He loves and cares for us.

And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity — all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved. (ACTS 2:44-47 NLT)

When people began following Jesus, they knew the importance of being together, of sharing with one another, of supporting each other, of praying and praising God together. As they did these things, others saw something in these people that stirred their desire to change their ways and seek this life they were witnessing in the community of faith.

Since we become like the company we keep, it is important to have friends we love and respect. This is the reason that involvement in a support group is important for personal growth. When we are struggling in a certain area it is helpful to know that we are not alone, and that others with experience in that area are willing to share with us.. It is also helpful to hear fellow strugglers share ways that have encouraged them to overcome the obstacles to living honestly with perseverance and accountability.

You, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith. And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives. (Jude 1:20a, 22-23 NLT)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for the life I have with You in recovery and for the community of people I have found there. Help me to be humble enough to receive help and to also be available to help others as each of us grows together with You in our new life in recovery. Amen

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