OPEN YOUR EYES
Recovery is a process of changing from the inside out. We are not here for show; we are here to change.
Tag: Purity
The wisdom that comes from heaven is pure.
James 3:17 The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure and full of quiet gentleness. Then it is peace-loving and courteous. It allows discussion and is willing to yield to others; it is full of mercy and good deeds. It is wholehearted and straightforward and sincere. In what areas of your life are you experiencing purifying since entering recovery?
In what areas of your life are you experiencing purity since entering recovery?
Purity in our lives comes from a commitment to God and His Word. The bad things from our past need to be removed and the way to removing them is to study God’s Word and apply it to daily living.
Purity comes from God. Daily application of God’s Word has a purifying effect on our minds and hearts. God’s Word points out our sins and motivates us to change our lives and repair broken and damaged relationships.
Prayer: Purify my heart Lord and make me clean from the inside in all areas of my life.
Continual Maintenance
Matthew 5:8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
Every sin soils our soul. Purity of heart is a part of spiritual growth preparation for the things God has done, is doing and will do in and through our lives. Step Ten says “Now that I am in the process of change, I will check myself daily to make sure I am not slipping back into my old ways.”
It is important in the process of recovery we learn the value of daily character check-up. We are all human and we are all subject to temptations. It is up to us always to keep watch for things that can trip us up and where possible avoid them.
Step ten is a maintenance step. For anything to continue to work right it needs continual maintenance,
- How often do you take time out to review your progress in recovery and adjust where you need to?
Purify Your Soul
1 Peter 1:22 You have made yourselves pure by obeying the truth. So, you have an honest and true love for your brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply, from the heart.
This verse is talking about the purity of our souls. The dictionary defines the soul as” the principle of life, feeling, thought and action in humans,” In other words the part of me that makes me Archie.
Purity in my life is in direct relation to how I feel, think and act towards others. Honest and true love for others comes from learning to love ourselves, be honest about our feelings and thoughts and acting in accordance with God’s guidance and direction. The purpose of recovery is to become more like Jesus. Romans 8:29 says “God planned that those he had chosen would become like his Son.”
- What are your honest feelings and thoughts about recovery?
Living Life Recovery Reflection #259
PURITY IS IMPORTANT
James 3:17 The wisdom that comes from heaven is pure. That’s the most important thing about it.
Purity in our lives comes from a commitment to God and His Word. The bad things from our past need to be removed and the way to removing them is to study God’s Word and apply it to daily living.
Purity in our lives comes from our hearts. Recovery is a process of changing from the inside out. We are not here for show; we are here to change.
Purity comes from God. Daily application of God’s Word has a purifying effect on our minds and hearts. God’s Word points out our sins and motivates us to change our lives and repair broken and damaged relationships.
- In what areas of your life are you experiencing purifying since entering recovery?
Prayer: Purify my heart Lord and make me clean from the inside in all areas of my life.
2016 Day 70
Step Seven: Through acknowledgement of God’s supreme power, I humbly ask Him to help me change my sinful habits and attitudes
PURITY BEGINS WITH THE EYES
Matthew 5:28-29 Do not even look at a woman in the wrong way. Anyone who does has already committed adultery with her in his heart. “If your right eye causes you to sin, poke it out and throw it away. Your eye is only one part of your body. It is better to lose it than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
GOD CALLS US TO BE HOLY
1 Peter 1:15 The one who chose you is holy. So you should be holy in all that you do.
1 Thessalonians 4:8
If you refuse to accept my teaching, you turn your back on God, not on people.