When I think of my recovery it is desperaton that always comes to mind. I certainly felt hopeless and did not know that others were in the same boat as I. It was my desperation after every thing fell apart that God interviened and led me to the recovery program. What would have happened to me if there had been no recovery help? I believe I would have died. I don’t want to forget how hopeless I was before getting the Good News. My desperation drove me to make calls and to go to meetings and to make changes in my life. It was in recovery that I discovered a God (who works though others)who really cared for me. I can never repay what has been so freely given to me. To hear people recover and see lives changed is the very heart of me. I know this is exactly how my Lord must feel. He brought the Good News to change us, set us free and give us life. Many of us have used so many different things -substances, food, money, relationships, or sex–you name it –to find life worth living. Now that I have tasted the good life the desire to use any of the those things has left. I will say that temptation does come sometimes in different forms but I know that I have a beautiful life today. My attitude is an attitude of gratitude for all that God has given me. If you’re having a tough day — call or come to the meeting. As the scriptures say “let us reason together” – your are not alone!! May God watch over you until then.
The gift of recovery is truely a gift from God, as no other can explain, unless they have been there. Thanks for your sharing, and the courage to share it with us. As I have in my profile.
God be with you and bless you, for all you do for us.