Meditations on "Wisdom"

In some situations, our future well-being may seem to depend on resolving a problem that is totally outside of our control.

Sorting out what went wrong in our lives and getting it written down in Step Four has already been a challenging and painful process.

There is a good reason why so many folks both early in recovery and well on their journey find themselves repeating the Serenity Prayer when they bump into life situations that seem overwhelming.

Day after day, in recovery meetings and elsewhere, we pray these words: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

The seasons are changing. A few days ago we officially moved from summer to autumn.

Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all who live in this world, both low and high, rich and poor alike: My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.

It’s time to live as honourable people. A life of honour begins by choosing to be the people God says we are in Jesus Christ.

As we noted yesterday, when we acknowledge that we have value in the sight of God and base our worth and identity on this, rather than on the opinions of others, we will begin to experience peace, freedom, and security.

May my cry come before you, Lord; give me understanding according to your word.

In every area of our lives it is God's desire that we plan a good course.

When life is overwhelming, we often turn to addictive habits to help us hide from our negative emotions.

God, our creator, loves us with unconditional love and offers us friendship on a personal basis.