Grace Necessary Ingredient For Change

Over the long haul, how do we prevent relapse into addictive behaviour and maintain our choice to live in the love and grace of God?  Strangely, we must stop focusing on “not picking up" and focus instead on God’s goodness to us, God’s strength in us, God’s blessings around us, and God’s principles for our daily living.  It’s time to stop recalling what happened 5 minutes or 5 years ago and instead focus on the good news that our past sins have been forgiven and that comfort and healing for every hurt is available today.  

Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. (2 Corinthians 1:21-22 NIV)

Our behaviour usually reflects what we believe about God.  God is love and God created us in love.  Do we believe that?  To live abundantly in recovery, we must believe that in each moment of each day and in every set of circumstances, our lives are supported and shaped by the love and amazing grace of God.  The principle is simple, if we want to love others, we need to know that we ourselves are truly loved.  

God invites us to a satisfying, meaningful, joyful and purposeful life, Are we willing to leave our addiction behind, come close to God, and accept His invitation to live in His wonderful grace?

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for helping me see that You created me for the joy of having a loving relationship with You. Today, I choose You.  I choose grace.  Help me to fully live in Your amazing grace so I may know Your ways and grow strong in Your love and care.  Amen