Steadily moving forward in recovery is not easy. As we awaken out of the haze of years in addiction our minds are often filled with memories of things done to us and things we have done to others. We tend to live in self-condemnation and the disapproval of those we have harmed. Sleepless nights and restless days challenge us. Painful memories often surface when we write out an honest moral inventory. However, if we will give our will and life over to the care of God, there is hope for us to leave the past behind and move forward to become the person we were created to be.
Remember your promise to me, your servant. It gives me hope. You comfort me in my suffering, because your promise gives me new life. (Psalm 119:49-50 ERV)
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. (Romans 8:1 NKJV)
God’s words of comfort and His faithful promises of forgiveness and restoration are the backbone of our hope and strength to move forward in life in recovery. We need to encourage ourselves with the truth that God will work all things together for our good. God is the one who opens up the way before us. His endless love and guidance will bring us to a safe and successful destination.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, My desire is to follow You in all my affairs. When the devil seeks to taunt and disturb my life with condemning accusations, I will refuse His lies and trust You to lead me forward in the truth of who I am in Jesus. Amen
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