Meditations on "Relationship"

After years of uncertainty and upheaval at every turn, it's wonderful to recover a life that has some stability.

Loneliness, frustration, and dissatisfaction are emotions which may either trigger a relapse, or point us to God for healing and help.

We will always feel vulnerable when we choose to live life without God.

God is tender and compassionate. Knowing and believing that God tenderly watches over us with compassion in whatever circumstances we are in will allow our hearts to be filled with peace.

A Commitment is asked of us in numerous areas throughout our lives: marriage vows, appointments, work, volunteer jobs, friendships, contracts, bill paying, promises made to parents or children, getting to work or school on time, etc.

Our new life in recovery challenges our old habit of doing whatever we want, whenever we feel like doing it.

People living with a victim mentality often believe that it is impossible to get well.

People with a victim mentality often confuse love with pity or rescue.

A person with a victim mentality has learned to focus on suffering while trying to avoid more at any cost.

A victim is a person who has been abused, hurt, or oppressed, and is without the needed knowledge or power to change their circumstances.

God is faithful to us. God has also given us many practical commands for faithfulness in our service to others including our spouse, our friends, and those who are suffering.

Jesus gave us very clear instructions about loving our enemies and doing good to those who despitefully use us.