Finding Hope
A person with hope looks forward with reasonable confidence to something that will take place. In recovery we are hoping that the bondage to our dependency will be overcome, and that we will have freedom to nurture a new life focus. Our personal history has confirmed that we do not have the power in ourselves that is needed to produce change. So where can we get this power that enables us to have hope?
When we repent of our wrongs and give our will and life over to the care of God, the Spirit of God works together with our spirit to give us conscious knowledge that we are children of our Heavenly Father. We have hope because we are loved and cared for by our Father in Heaven and by His extended family here on earth. Some of our brothers and sisters will have previously travelled the same path that we are on and, as we listen attentively to them share their experience, strength, and hope, we will be encouraged.
Instead of being alone in our anxiety we have a community of people around us who are willing to share the blessings that God has poured out on them.
Our expectation of staying clean and sober is being inspired by those who have walked this path before us and hope is growing in us for what we once thought to be impossible.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 NIV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Your great love and tender mercy is fueling my hope of being free from my unmanageable lifestyle and is encouraging me to practice Your principles in all my affairs. My hope is that Your mighty Power at work within me will do far more than I could ever ask for or even dream about. Amen
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