May 04

Honest self-examination

Dear ,

“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” — Lamentations 3:40

When you are driving and realize you are hopelessly lost, the worst thing you can do is press harder on the gas pedal. To find your way back, you have to do something uncomfortable: you have to pull over, admit you don’t know where you are, and look at the map.

Recovery demands that we finally pull over. We are invited to honestly examine our ways and test them. We look at our motives, our resentments, and our fears to see exactly where we took a wrong turn. We don’t examine our flaws to stay stuck in them, and God doesn’t ask us to look at our mistakes just to shame us. We examine them so we can find our way home.

Pull over today. Take a few minutes to examine one area of your life where you feel anxious, frustrated, or resentful. Ask yourself gently, “Have I drifted off course here?”

God, help me examine my ways with courage and truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You deserve a life free
from addiction

Sincerely,
The RGV Road to Recovery IA Team
Email: office@rgvroadtorecovery.org
Website: www.rgvroadtorecovery.org
                                               

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