Ephesians 2:11 Says “Don’t take any of this for granted. It was only yesterday that you outsiders to God’s ways” Sometimes we forget where we came from, how we got here and in who’s grace our life has changed. The Bible tells us to be strong and courageous […]
Fear of th uknown can be frightening, but when we trust God to make the changes needed in us we can be sure He will carry us through
Obedience to God, through faith and application of all we have learned in recovery, is proof we trust Him. Paul says in Philippians 2:12-13 “my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when […]
life that became. Drinking, drugging, and staying away from those close to me became my norm. I thought “If they don’t know where I am and what I am doing it won’t affect them.” How wrong was I? This was mainly in my teenage years and early 20’s.
Psalms 32:1 Blessed is the one whose lawless acts are forgiven. His sins have been taken away. Recovery is a fresh start to a new life where God is in charge and I we are not. Our sinful habits and attitudes are taken away through simply trusting every […]
Recovery Takes Time Jesus said, “No procrastination. No backward looks. You can’t put God’s kingdom off till tomorrow. Seize the day.” Luke 9:62 Recovery is a process of continual spiritual growth. The main ingredients of which are ‘TIME’ and ‘PERSEVERANCE’ It’s about learning to focus on the future […]
FORWARD STEPS 6 Let’s recognize him as the LORD. Let’s keep trying to really know Him. Hosea 6:3 We may suffer from becoming a Christian and living our lives according to God’s Word. In explaining the parable of ‘The sower and the seed.’ Jesus indicated that some who […]
Belief STEP TWO I believe God exists, that he cares about me and He can help me to regain control of my life. Your eyes are windows into your body. If you open your eyes wide in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. Jesus said […]
Have Faith in God’s Purpose Hebrews 11:8 By an act of faith, Abraham said yes to God’s call to travel to an unknown place that would become his home. When he left he had no idea where he was going. Early in 1989 whilst on the merry go […]
John 8:12 Jesus spoke to the people again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Those who follow me will never walk in darkness. They will have the light that leads to life.” Jesus is the “light that leads to life.” All I ever wanted in […]