recovery

May 05 Confession and healing Dear {first}, “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so

May 06 Readiness for renewal Dear {first}, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit

May 07 Practicing humility Dear {first}, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” — James 4:10

May 08 Willingness and forgiveness Dear {first}, “Bear with each other and forgive one another… Forgive as the Lord forgave

May 09 Reconciliation and amends Dear {first}, “First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.”

May 10 Ongoing examination Dear {first}, “Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind.” — Psalm

May 11 Ongoing examination Dear {first}, “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 We live in

May 12 Service and burden-bearing Dear {first}, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law

May 13 Weakness welcomed Dear {first}, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

May 14 Earnest seeking Dear {first}, “Without faith it is impossible to please God… he rewards those who earnestly seek