We sought recovery when we admitted our lives were unmanageable, and we were powerless to change. How we got to where we were may have included a winding trail of events that seemed unfair, and which caused us much pain. With our good intentions we finally settled into a recovery program. However, for most of us, some difficulties surfaced, and we became discouraged and intimidated by not finding quick solutions to our problems. Then, overwhelming feelings of wanting to run set in. The biggest obstacle to staying on course is, looking for solutions to our problems without seeing God’s help in the resolution of them.
Often, we have lost hope that life will ever treat us fairly. We have set goals for ourselves only to see them fail and fall apart. How can we overcome this trend? We need to pray to the God who created us and tell Him all that is in our hearts so that healing can take place. We need to forgive those who have treated us unfairly and own those things which we have done that negatively impacted so many lives. Repenting of our wrongs and forgiving others will give us new hope, and help us see more clearly the events of our life which had major impact on us.
Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. (Hebrews 9:14 NLT)
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. (Romans 8:25 GNT)
Prayer: Gracious God, Help me to believe Your Word and never lose hope for a purposeful life. Remind me each morning of Your constant love and care for me. Amen
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