The Reason For Our Birth And Our Recovery

I wonder what people said on the day that we were born.  With very few exceptions there is great joy and great wonder at the appearance of a new little baby full of life with 5 little fingers and 5 little toes and all the little wrinkles and miniature markings.  Some folks have names picked out in advance for their baby and others wait, knowing that the personality of that little one will somehow point to the right name.  We have hopes and dreams for this new little life. 

Regardless of the twists and turns and the ups and the downs of our life since the day of our birth, God’s design for us remains constant.  He has a perfect plan for us and, when we come into recovery, is ready and willing to bring it about whether we are 18 or 81. 

“And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.” (Luke 1:76-79 NLT) 

Prayer:  Loving God. Thank You for making me alive in You. I give You permission to fulfill Your purpose for my life. Live in me that I may have life through You. Help me to share the message of Your forgiveness and healing with those I meet on my journey. Amen

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