God can change the worst in us
Many of the Samaritans from that village committed themselves to him because of the woman’s witness: “He knew all about the things I did. He knows me inside and out!” John 4:39
Many of the Samaritans from that village committed themselves to him because of the woman’s witness: “He knew all about the things I did. He knows me inside and out!” John 4:39
Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you. Galatians 5:1
The discovery early in my twenties that I was an alcoholic was a hard pill for me to swallow. I loved the effect of alcohol on my body and everything I did in my life revolved around alcohol. So as a young man in his twenties to discover I was an alcoholic and had to abstain from all mood altering drugs for the rest of my life was not easy for me to accept. I remember in my first year of A.A. one of the old-timers telling me I couldn’t be an alcoholic because I was too young. Happy to say I didn’t believe him or I may still be out there.Acceptance of my addictive personality made my recovery easier.
Now I am not going to say the recovery road was an easy road to walk, because that would be a lie. It has been hard work!Only made possible through establishing and maintaining faith in my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.In His strength I managed to face-up to the truth about myself and fess-up to the mistakes I have made in my life through catering to the needs and desires of my addictive personality.
It would have been easy for me, back then to run away from the reality and calamity of my past. To shun the shattered personality that I became through addiction and simply hide in the denial of a bottle. It would have been less painful than some of the things I have had to endure to get to where I am now.
Recovery is not a journey I could have travelled alone. I thank God everyday that He helped me see who I really was, and helped me to become who I have become. Because of His presence and involvement in my recovery today I know I have everything I need to continue, and, through faith to grow in His image until the task is complete – RECOVERY
Living Life Recovery is a safe place where people can come, share and investigate the realities of God’s promises for themselves.
We believe that as we investigate God’s promises for our lives and practice the ‘Spiritual Principles of Recovery’ as outlined in ‘God’s Word’ we will find the strength and freedom we need to live productive and peaceful lives.
We welcome anyone who has a sincere desire to change their lives. To rise above the pain and turmoil caused by dependencies and compulsive behaviors their own lives or the lives of a loved one or friend.
Many of us wallow in our pasts and sink easily into the harbour of such memories. Ask forgiveness for allowing these feelings to overcome what you know is your new reality. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://livingliferecovery.com/2022/04/27/thougtfortoday/