Meditations on "Wisdom"

What does prayer have to do with recovery, particularly relapse prevention?

To go forward in recovery we must find new direction for our lives, new ways of responding to issues, and new guidelines for making decisions.

The founders of Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 Steps were aware of Biblical principles and based on these, they structured the program of AA to include counselors whom we call sponsors.

There are three main sources which bring trouble in our lives: 1) Our Fallen World: We live in a world that is broken because of sinful choices made throughout the ages.

Jesus said: "Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.

Audio for PEACE IS POSSIBLE When we come to that place where we live in peace with others around us, we may still encounter people who are hostile.

Audio for GROWING WISE Jesus is our role model for how to live well with God in recovery.

Audio for WISDOM IN THE STORM If we follow God’s plan on our journey of life in recovery, we need not be fearful when we encounter the storms of life.

God is willing to support 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.

God made our bodies to be a home for His Holy Spirit.

In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.

Every time we pray the serenity prayer we are asking God for wisdom.