Carried By His Wings© -- Sexual Purity Recovery

I want to apologize for not sending devotionals ... It is complicated ... I went on vacation then my mother was very sick ... then she passed away at the end of June ... ten I grieved until now I think I can resume ..

Wings Devotional Recovery ... December 8, 2009

JUST FOR TODAY! -- Truth

From "Being wary of drinking occasions:"

"Great numbers of us (but not all) believe that the sooner we establish the truth with our acquaintances, the better it is for us.  We do not have to keep up any pretenses, and most good people appreciate our honesty and encourage our efforts to stay free of our addiction.  Saying aloud to other people that we do not drink helps greatly to strengthen our own determination to stay sober.  And there may be a by-product: Occasionally, we find that making such a statement encourages someone else present who also needs or wants not to drink."

c. 1975, Living Sober, page 67

Wings Devotional© Daily Meditation Translation

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Just for Today -- A Daily Devotional

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When I first entered into this program, I began telling everyone that I was a drunk and recovering.  I then became accountable to all who knew me.  Brutal honesty - - I don’t mean tattooing “addict” across our forehead, but I do believe we should never deny the fact that is who we are.  The “normal” people would often try to tell me I couldn’t be that bad -- tried to encourage me to drink at times, but I firmly had to state that I do not drink.  We must always remember that God never Condemns us, not when we drank, nor when we are sober.

I try to reason why we are fearful to tell others we don’t drink, I guess it is feeling of rejection.  But the truth is, there can be conviction if someone else is present who needs to hear those words of not wanting to drink.  It may be the strength they need to hear -- that will help them to make a healthy choice of saying no. 

The LORD is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.

He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cry and saves them. -- Psalm 145:18-19 

Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will direct your paths.

Proverbs 3, 5-6

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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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