Meditations on "Relationship"

An essential part of our life with God in recovery is recognizing what is harmful and decaying and what is healthy and returning to life after a time of dormancy.

We are living co-dependently when we look to those around us to affirm our value. God’s plan for us to have secure and satisfying relationships begins with us discovering the person God says we are – nothing more and nothing less.

Wise people are willling to listen to sound advice and learn. We can learn from their experience, strength, and hope because they have gained wisdom by listening to others and by following the principles for a successful life as recorded in the Bible.

In certain situations, when our behaviour is challenged, we are quick to try to justify ourselves because we are unwilling to see the exact nature of our wrongs. Self-justification is rooted in the thinking that we are better human beings than we truly are. It’s time to admit that wrong is wrong, and that we are guilty of wrong thinking and wrong doing.

My life is of great beauty and infinite value. Do I really believe this? What does God have to say about it all on my good days and bad days?

To become willing to follow God's ways is an everyday challenge for those of us who are used to running our own lives.

People with discernment normally do the right thing in any situation that arises.

We live in a beautiful world created by God. Because God desired a people for Himself, He made humans in His own image.

In some places today it is a public holiday given to celebrating families.

There’s a song that’s been sung in churches for a few years now called “He Is Faithful.

We will experience freedom and fulfillment in life only when God’s desires become our desires, God’s way becomes our way, and God’s Word becomes our action plan.

Au P AuddEACEFUL RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH HUMILITY If we want to experience healthy and joyful relationships with God and with others each day of our lives, we will have to be willing to change our former ways.