Meditations on "Surrender"

God is willing to support us and strengthen us as we lay down our own self-directed ways and invite Him to lead us along the path He has chosen for us.

Living wisely means seeking direction from God’s word and the counsel of others who have walked closely with God.

"Principles before personalities" is one of those sayings that we hear at every Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.

Sometimes we stand in the way of our own healing. We need to ask ourselves the question, "Do I truly want to get well?

Do feelings of inferiority keep us from serving God and living life to the full?

Even though we may desire to walk with God and follow His ways, we will still need God’s help to accomplish that goal.

Rationalizing endorses the internal belief that we are victims of circumstances beyond our control.

Folklore advises, "Let your conscience be your guide.

Anyone who has lived in addiction knows that our entire life’s focus was on our next drink or fix.

As we experience healing and transformation through daily living in the love and grace of God, we need to share our story – our experience, strength, and hope - with others.

When our will and God’s will differ, we need to determine that we will follow God’s will no matter what.

To avoid being led by our own imagination or desires, we need to make an honest assessment of our will verses God’s revealed will, and make any necessary adjustments to surrender to God’s plans.