Daily Inventory
Some time may have passed since we completed a Step Ten of the 12-Step program and we may now assume we have it all figured out and are well on our way in recovery. Alternatively, we may be so early in recovery that we still feel a bit dazed and confused about what life in recovery looks like on an ongoing basis. Regardless of where we are in our journey, making a regular daily inventory by measuring ourselves against God’s tried and true principles will help us monitor our progress.
God has given us principles by which His faithful people learn to think, speak, and act. As we begin each day it’s good to ask God to help us live according to His ways. At the end of each day an inventory helps us recognize and give thanks for successes. It also makes us aware of how far we may have fallen short.
The fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself. Always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things. (Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:8 NIRV)
Prayer: Gracious God, May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Amen (Psalm 19:14, Psalm 139:23-24 NLT)
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