Living in recovery and following the Twelve Steps is a spiritual journey. It requires a conscious commitment to a spiritual way of life. In one of the Steps, we are invited to turn our will and our life over to the care of God as we know and understand Him today.
You will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 29:12-14a NIV)
Surrendering to God is an everyday, ongoing, moment-by-moment process of turning away from self-will and choosing instead for the will of God in every situation. This always involves action on our part.
If we say that we have entrusted our life to God but do not make changes in how we think and act, then we are only fooling ourselves.
We may not understand how everything will work together for our good, but we can step out in faith today and choose to do whatever God says works.
To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen. (Jude 1:24-25 NIV)
Prayer: Loving God, I don’t understand how life works and what tomorrow may bring but today I choose to turn my will and life over to Your care. As I pray and meditate on the Scriptures, help me to know You and Your ways, and give me understanding of Your will for my life and the power to carry it out. Amen
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