My self image is so negative right now. For most of my life I’ve dealt with pride and saw myself better than others. Now, the opposite extreme has taken over. I feel so unworthy. Three years ago, I wouldn’t have associated with the person I became. I would have told you only a weak person would “need” or rely on alcohol. I would have been confident that I would never walk down that path. I was a strong woman. I had everything going for me and I was even serving God.
And here I am now, a recovering alcoholic, a woman that experienced great loss, and only by the grace of God am I enjoying life with my family.
I’m intimidated about leading a group of woman through the steps. I just completed the steps myself. I’ve never led a Bible study before and now I’m co-leading a Celebrate Recovery Step Study. I understand what I have to give a woman struggling with addictions, but this step study consists of women with hurts and hang-ups, but no addictions. What do I have to offer?
What can I tell others?? I can share the healing touch of God that I received and all that He has taught me.
Dear Sponsee or Step Study Participant,
Go to God. Seek Him. When you do you will find Him. Put away all distractions and focus your eyes only on Him. Remember this isn’t about you or what you’ve done. It’s about His power and the transformation that He’s doing in your life.
Remember that all things work together for good. Even the areas that the enemy tried or intended to harm you, God can use those for good. He is in control and has you in the palm of His hand. So put your trust in him. Quit trying to do things on your own. You’ve tried that before. Trust Him. Let him be your guide. Focus on HIM. It’s only when you take your eyes off Him that you will start to sink into your fear, depression, and loneliness. Surrender all to Him and he will help you overcome. He will purify you and make you as clean as freshly fallen snow. He has began a good work in you and will see it through to completion. He longs to restore all that has been lost. Cast away your desires and thoughts for what you think your life should look like. He longs to give you so much more. Let you legacy be His plan. Only then will you be happy and obtain His peace. Only then will you receive all that gifts that your Heavenly Daddy longs to lavish upon you.
Love, Hope
Whenever we try to move toward God and His promises,
ReplyDeleteplans, purposes and blessings in our lives, we
will be opposed by a malevolent and evil force that will try very
hard to discourage us.
You are meant for this!God took care of the WHEN and WHERE...you just have to BE!!!
Love you!
Rochelle