Unrealistic Expectations Lead To Disappointment
Unrealistic expectations will lead us to disappointment and, if we are not careful, may also lead us to relapse. Recovery is a journey not an event. It takes time to sort out what contributed to our problems and sent us down the path of addiction. We need to understand that challenging issues will arise while we are in the process of change.
One of those unrealistic expectations is the speed with which we want our loved ones to rebuild their trust in us. We repeatedly let people down while in addiction. Even though we may be confident about the changes we will make, our loved ones need time to observe how we will handle the future challenges we will face. They need time to build trust and learn how to safely journey with us. As we are trusting God to work in us we can ask God to bless and also work in them.
For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. (Isaiah 43:19 NLT)
It’s unrealistic to think we won’t feel vulnerable as we seek to maintain our sobriety and repair our relationships. God is aware of all we face. He wants to care for us and give us peace in our hearts. As we bring our worries and anxiety to Him in prayer we will settle down and begin to trust God as we see Him do what He says He will do.
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for my sobriety and the rebuilding that is taking place in many areas of my life. Help me to be patient as You continue Your work to perfect those things which concern me and hopefully, those things which concern my loved ones will disappear. Amen
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