Meditations on "Recovery"

When Jesus was here on earth, He often went off on His own to pray.

Across the planet there are discussions about how to protect old growth forests.

How many times in our addictive lifestyle were people looking for us, seeking to do us harm?

Who wants trouble? None of us do and if we listen to God’s counsel there’s a lot of trouble that we can avoid.

When God wants to paint a picture, He does so very effectively.

E One day Jesus and his followers discussed the challenges that people experience when they choose to give up self-will and follow God’s will.

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

Our hope for healing is not centered on anything we may think we deserve but is founded on the grace of God towards us who believe in Jesus.

Too many of us carry a harsh picture of God and believe He looks for ways to be displeased with us.

We will come to experience a secure and happy life in recovery as we learn to be grateful and appreciate the smallest blessing in each day.

A common recovery saying is that “you must give it away in order to keep it”.

We are reminded repeatedly in the AA Traditions, the Twelve Step program, and the experience of many, that it is the simplicity and focus of sticking with one primary purpose that inspires us to help each another.