Willingness Is The Key

 Those of us who just like doing familiar things that appeal to us will find it a challenge to be willing to live in the ways of God. A willingness to follow the ways of God is a vital key to having a successful life in recovery. 

 We must be willing to admit we cannot live a purposeful life on our own.  We must believe that there is a power greater than ourselves who exists and has our best interests at heart.  We must be willing to admit our shortcomings and have God remove them.  We must commit to examining each day in an ongoing inventory and make any necessary changes to whatever does not conform with God’s ways. 

God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So, your new life should be like this: Show mercy to others. Be kind, humble, gentle, and patient. Don’t be angry with each other but forgive each other. If you feel someone has wronged you, forgive them. Forgive others because the Lord forgave you. Together with these things, the most important part of your new life is to love each other. Love is what holds everything together in perfect unity.

We must be willing to let God guide us, through His word in the Bible, to a clear understanding of truth and its application in our daily lives.  We must be willing to ask ourselves, “God, what do I need to change so Your kingdom will come, and your will be done in my life here on earth as it is in heaven?” 

 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Please help me to be willing to submit to Your ways in all my affairs, in all my relationships, and particularly help me to grow in my relationship with You.  My desire is to do those things that please You. Amen