Carried By His Wings© -- Sexual Purity Recovery

Wings Devotional Recovery ... May 14, 2008

JUST FOR TODAY! -- Honesty

From "Rum, Rebellion and Radio:"

"I had to tell my friends that I wasn't one year old in AA that evening, but only a 'nine month baby.'  With that utterance I again made a wonderful discovery.  I had thrown off a big lie that had been burdening me down for months. What a wonderful new feeling, what a wonderful relief!...

"If I were asked what in my opinion was the most important factor in being successful in this program, besides following the Twelve Steps, I would say Honesty.  And the most important person to be honest with is Yourself."

c. 2003, Experience, Strength and Hope - Stories from
 the First Three Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous,
 pages 325-327

Wings Devotional© Daily Meditation Translation

is property of Wings Of Eagles Recovery©

Just for Today -- A Daily Devotional

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Honesty -- key to our success in recovery.  At times It is very hard – our entire active addiction life was steeped in dishonesty -- but when we can finally rid ourselves of the fear of truth -- then and only then can God work through us to set us free.  When we are dishonest, we are living a lie that gets harder and harder to maintain – when we discover that being honest -- brings freedom -- we are at that point on the true road to recovering. 

The Bible places liars with the most heinous types of sins, so remember that even a little white lie -- is a lie -- blatant brutal honesty --

“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
with the breastplate of righteousness in place,

and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 

In addition to all this,

Take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 

Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. 

With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints” -- Ephesians 6:14-17  

* As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:

·        greater personal discipline,

·        worldwide persecuted Christians,

·        Hedge of protection to our children

·        Blessings to our spouses

·        Godly men in Government

·        Rest and Peace to our pastors

·        Your activities for the day.

Love One Another

Stand Together

Fight this war, no matter the cost

Pray for our children

Turn our hearts toward heaven

Seek to be one nation under God.

God Bless and Guide You in your Christian Walk Today

“The Lord bless you and keep you,
the Lord make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
-- Numbers 6:24-27

You can help when no one else can."
  -- c. 2001, Alcoholics Anonymous, page 89
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