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Wings Devotional Recovery ... January 21, 2009

JUST FOR TODAY! -- Concession

From "More about Alcoholism:"

"The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker.  The persistence of this illusion is astonishing.  Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death. "We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics.  This is the first step in recovery."

c. 2001, Alcoholics Anonymous, page 30

Wings Devotional© Daily Meditation Translation

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Just for Today -- A Daily Devotional

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The thought that someday we can control our drinking is a lie straight from the pit of hell.  That lie or many of us is the thing we keep holding on to and the very thing that keeps us addicted.  When we can understand the fact that we are sick and we are addicts – then and only then can God do His mighty miracle in us – beginning our steps on the road to recovery. 

"Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.  "And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will confess him also before the angels of God; but he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. – Luke 12: 7-9

First Step Prayer

Dear Lord,

STEP ONE -- Is about recognizing our brokenness.

I admitted I was powerless over the effects of my separation from GOD -- that my life has become unmanageable.

“I know nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.  For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.” -- Romans 7:18

I admit that my life is unmanageable when I try to control it

Help me this day to understand the true meaning of powerlessness

Remove from me all denial of my dependencies

Additional Scriptures to help me understand what the Word of God say about admitting the unmanageability of our lives, 

·        Matthew 9:36

·        Romans 7:18-20

·        Psalm 6:2-4

·        Psalm 31:9-10

·        Psalm 38:1-9

·        Psalm 44:15, 16

·        Psalm 72:12, 13

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* 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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