Action
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
As you memorize this one, don’t forget to review Psalm 119:11 as well.
Trust me, once they stick, they’re not going anywhere so long as you keep them fresh.
This is easy.
Or, at least, it doesn’t have to be hard.
You got this.
Reflection
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
It’s often said in recovery circles that acceptance is the answer to all our problems.
It’s often argued that we shouldn’t accept unacceptable behavior.
And healthy spiritual principles often devolve into heated emotional debates.
I wish I knew the full extent of why God allowed me to walk the path that my life has taken. And more—I wonder what impact I might have had if I’d made better choices sooner.
But we are where we are. And I do see the benefit that my crap decisions then have on my influence now.
We’re charged to trust regardless. The sooner we start doing this and actively seeking his will in our lives, the sooner we can leave the meat grinder of addiction.
Now, in sobriety, let’s not keep trying to lean on our own understanding. Analysis is good as far as it’ll go, but what happens when we run out of answers?
Will I trust in him even if I never understand the "why"?
Will I accept that there are reasons even if in this life I don’t get to know them all?
God, let it be enough for me that you are enough for me.
Resources
The First 90 Days (pdf) - a 90-day series not found in the book
Book List (amazon) - My favorite recover/faith reads.
12-Step Christianity (YouTube) - My thoughts on discipleship and sponsorship.
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