Original Post September 23, 2016
“For Amanda” At last peace in His presence.
To me, it seems like September has been a long month commemorating National Recovery Month. And we still have one more week until September 30. But if I think September feels like a never-ending month, I can only imagine the relentless struggles facing those in a battle for their lives against all types of addictions.
My codependent friends and family, will you support me as I seek the gift of patience? Meet me at the Third Step and together we pursue His promise for our loved ones and ourselves. Together we can let go and let God believing He is in control. Not us!
3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
Another scene from the Big Apple, and one that has no geographic boundaries. Sadly, this is universal, you can find it in your own hometown.
To the addicts we love—if the only place you have to lay your head is a paper box, remember there are people praying for your recovery—your transition into wholeness of spirit.
If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. Take the yoke[a] I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30 CEV).
