Meditations on "Wisdom"

We often bring our “street smart” thinking into recovery with us.

In our addictive lifestyle, we made poor choices and walked paths that caused pain and harm to ourselves and others.

If someone was to evaluate our daily communication with others, would they describe us as gentle or harsh?

When we are troubled and looking for help, who or what first enters our mind?

How are we expected to know what is right? How do we know what is wrong?

See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.

What kind of commitments do we make? How do we feel when we keep a commitment, even when it's challenging to do so?

Folklore advises, "Let your conscience be your guide.

Who can we trust? Who's reliable? Who tells the truth?

God invites us to live in freedom. Freedom for us is so important to God that He was willing to give the life of His Son so that we could experience new life and peace.

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.

Stress comes with daily living. Problems show up without notice.