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 ... January 4, 2010

JUST FOR TODAY! -- First Step

STEP ONE -- Is about recognizing our brokenness.

We admitted we were powerless over the effects of our separation from GOD - that our lives had 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

From "Remembering that alcoholism is an incurable, progressive, fatal disease:"

"Instead of persisting in drinking, we prefer to figure out, and use, enjoyable ways of living without alcohol.

"We need not be ashamed that we have a disease.  It is no disgrace.  No one knows exactly why some people become alcoholics while others don't.  It is not our fault.  We did not WANT to become alcoholics.  We did not TRY to get this illness ... The first step toward feeling better, and getting over our sickness, is quite simply not drinking."

c. 1975, Living Sober, pages 9-10

Wings Devotional© Daily Meditation Translation

is property of Wings Of Eagles Recovery©

Just for Today -- A Daily Devotional

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 Replacement – we need to figure out how to do things alcohol/drug free -- Our lives have become filled in sick behavior – we didn’t desire to become addicted – but our illness spiraled into a destructive sickness – and we have to remove the thing that is making us sicker - - our “drug/behavior” of choice.

That is the first step – simply not ‘using’.  And from that point on it is one day at a time.  It is as if we have to learn to walk, talk, eat and function all over again.

“Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
   love and faithfulness go before you.

Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you,
   who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD.

They rejoice in your name all day long;
   they exult in your righteousness”  -- Psalm 89:14-16

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

Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.

This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones. -- Proverbs 3:5-8

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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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