Moving forward in identifying character defects and allowing God to help us develop our true character is no easy process. Few of us are confident in our ability to succeed. We have too much history of our trying and failing and if we are totally honest, we wonder at this time if we will be able to maintain our sobriety. Many of us slipped into addiction to cover up our lack of confidence and low self-esteem. It is no easy task to look at ourselves in the mirror and believe that we can be something other than what we have become.
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. (Psalm 32:8 NLT)
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (1 John 5:14, Hebrews 4:16 NIV)
We are not aware of all that we truly need. Our understanding is too clouded by our pain and the destructive pattern of our life in addiction. God has never lost sight of the truth of who we are and what we need to succeed. If we remain close to God and let Him guide us on the pathway to peace, we can be confident of finding and living the wonderful life God has planned for us
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I cannot do life on my own. We both know that. Help me to trust Your view of me and who You say I am. Help me to listen carefully to the voice of Your Spirit as He gives me urgings in my spirit and teaches me how to apply Your Word to my circumstances and actions. Give me the courage and humility to return to You again and again for help in my times of need. Amen
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