Meditations on "Recovery"

Emotions, stress, troubles in a relationship, illness, or just talking about the past can trigger an obsession in us to relapse.

We started lying a long time ago to cover up and hide from the truth.

When we turned our will and life over to God many of us had hope for a quick turnaround in our lives.

How many of us are confident in our decision making?

As our time increases in recovery one of the enemies we need to guard against is becoming complacent.

If we are determined to do our own thing, God will allow us to make bad choices.

Many of us have been in the company of others who think they know everything but when they open their mouths not much wisdom comes out.

There appears to be two groups of people in life: those who speak well and look good; and those who always seem to get things wrong.

What is the spiritual awakening we come to experience as we walk with God in recovery?

When we wake up each morning, are our first thoughts about a desire to praise God for His grace and goodness to us or, are they focused on our problems and things that need to be done?

Every week, or every second week, people put out trash cans and recycling bins so they are ready for the scheduled collections in their community.

Just for today, I will take time to notice the gifts in me, in others, and in my surroundings and let the rest go.