Tuesday, August 27, 2024 -hungry Angry Lonely Tired
Across recovery circles we've been exposed to the word “HALT” (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and its significance in our recovery. The need to take care of these powerful feelings will lessen our vulnerability to relapse.
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. (Psalm 23:1-3 NIV)
Being hungry can express itself in many ways. Besides being hungry for food we can be hungry for companionship, or for simple recognition of our personhood. We can be hungry for affirmation that the efforts we made were worth something, even if the result we wanted is not possible at this time.
We cannot expect to go through life without feeling angry. Unfair and unjust things take place in life. God's way of helping us approach times of anger is to offer us healing for our hurts and forgiveness to wash away the destructive forces of resentment and bitterness. In our angry moments we can turn to God who desires to help us use whatever is going on for something good.
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. (Acts 3:19 NIV)
The tiredness that results from a hard day's work is a good tired, but it still needs attending to. There is tiredness that results from demands that seem never-ending or challenges that don't seem to be working out. Whatever our source of tiredness, God wants us to bring our burdens to Him and find rest for our souls.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to recognize when I am hungry, angry, lonely, or tired and turn to You for help. In these moments, please refresh and care for me. Thank You. Amen
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