Meditations on "Recovery"

Whether we speak words with our mouths or use our fingers to type them on social media, we seem to be people of many words.

Practicing an attitude of gratitude – is this just a happy little catchphrase or something to think about one day a year on the Thanksgiving holiday, or is it a way of facing each day that changes our perspective on life?

In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.

If we really want to get well we need to stop using our problems as a means of getting attention, sympathy or pity.

Coming out of addiction and living life in sobriety is always challenging and should be lived one day at a time.

The following Psalm was written by the future King David of Israel at a time in his life when he was being pursued by those who sought to kill him.

As we get to know the Lord Jesus our self-centered attitude begins to change and with care and compassion we become more aware of what is happening in the lives of others.

A lifestyle of loving God and loving our neighbour is the foundation of our new life with God in recovery.

Transition is difficult for us when we first come into recovery.

Making amends is a responsibility we must take very seriously if we want to protect our sobriety.

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or causes a person to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep.

Denial is described as a refusal to admit the truth or reality of a situation.