Meditations on "Recovery"

We lost our way. That's an obvious fact. We fell into an addictive and destructive lifestyle.

God’s way is uncomplicated if we will simply follow His principles.

God wants us to be responsible and generous with all He has given us – time, abilities, money, possessions.

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

What comes to mind when we say or hear the word "serenity"?

He [God] gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

We came into recovery because we knew life wasn’t working.

When we were in our addiction we didn’t take care of ourselves and now we realize our need for getting healthy and emotionally strong.

Three of the most comforting, encouraging, and life-giving words in the English language are, "I love you".

The second promise found in the Big Book of AA tells us that if we diligently work the steps, “We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.

The wisest man of his time, King Solomon compiled sayings that can be found in the book of Proverbs in the Bible.

Life in addiction is life in isolation. We figure things out on our own.