When we pray for God’s will and the power to carry it out, God just doesn’t point to something unfocused in the distance. God brings the truth up close and tells us what we need to know and act on. In the book of Proverbs in the Bible, there is much wisdom in the many clear and simple sayings that are truths we can put into practice while we are learning about our life in recovery. Today we find a list of practices that are clearly NOT God’s will. The more we avoid these things and do what God says the more we will grow and find continued success in this new life we have been given.
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. (1 Corinthians 4:4-7 NIRV)
Loving God, Thank You for rescuing me from sin and darkness. I admit that I have done things that Your Word says You hate. Forgive me and wash me clean. Help me to move away from blaming others and being negative. Help me to be humble, truthful, quick to do what is right, and to make peace rather than stir up anger and conflict. Help me to establish new patterns of thinking and behaving. Help me to persevere and hold to the truth in every circumstance that arises. You have been my friend, and I ask You to stick close to me. Your love truly is unfailing. Help me to live my life in ways that honour You. Amen
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