Meditations on "Vulnerability"

Across recovery circles we've been exposed to the word “HALT” (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and its significance in our recovery.

Life in recovery is about living in truth, and the truth is that on our own our hearts are vulnerable.

Even though we usually associate individuals living in addiction as “party people” the truth is that using substances almost always takes away from our ability to relate to other people, to form friendships, and to do meaningful things with them.

To prevent relapse in vulnerable times we need to allow our lives to be shaped continuously by God's principles.

At various times in recovery, especially early on, we feel vulnerable.

We can dare to be optimistic about life and our recovery because God’s unconditional love will strengthen and build us up.

Troubles come, sometimes one on top of another. Pressure builds.

To have a successful journey in recovery we must begin to trust God to meet our deepest needs.

Of the three important things we need in order to have a positive outlook on life, love is the greatest.

Life in recovery has many vulnerable moments, especially in the early days.

To continue to live in God's power and prevent relapse in vulnerable times, we need to allow our lives to be continuously shaped by God's principles and plan for us.

As we enter into life with God in recovery, we often feel quite vulnerable.