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 ability 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) 

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 bursts of anger is to offer us healing for our hurts and forgiveness for the destructive forces of resentment and bitterness we hold.  As we repent of destructive anger, God will bring peace to our souls and in the future may use what has caused us pain 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 earned tiredness, but it still needs attending to.  There is also 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 all our burdens to Him and find rest for our souls. Are we willing to do that?

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Help me to recognize when I am hungry, angry, lonely, or tired and stop and turn to You, so that I may receive Your love and refreshment for my soul.  Amen

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