Last night before going to sleep, I reached for my Bible to find some comfort after a long, trying day. I decided on the Psalms and chose number 12 for the 12th of the month. I came across a verse that spoke deep, recovery comfort to me.
Psalm 12:5
"For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now I will arise," says the LORD, "I will set him in the safety for which he yearns."
We have been oppressed by addiction and we are needy, aka powerless. We have indeed yearned for safety, maybe not using that word, but isn't that what we were longing for? Safety from the voices that constantly woo us to turn to food instead of a higher power, safety from the resenting-judging-criticizing-blaming that torments the soul and robs us of all joy and peace, safety from our self-will run riot.
Again I am reminded that it is HE, my HP, that rescues me. I cannot rescue myself or anyone else, although I have nearly worn myself out trying to do just that in the past. I'm thankful for this new affirmation I have in my toolbox when I find myself striving in my own power...again:
Last night before going to sleep, I reached for my Bible to find some comfort after a long, trying day. I decided on the Psalms and chose number 12 for the 12th of the month. I came across a verse that spoke deep, recovery comfort to me.
Psalm 12:5
"For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now I will arise," says the LORD, "I will set him in the safety for which he yearns."
We have been oppressed by addiction and we are needy, aka powerless. We have indeed yearned for safety, maybe not using that word, but isn't that what we were longing for? Safety from the voices that constantly woo us to turn to food instead of a higher power, safety from the resenting-judging-criticizing-blaming that torments the soul and robs us of all joy and peace, safety from our self-will run riot.
Again I am reminded that it is HE, my HP, that rescues me. I cannot rescue myself or anyone else, although I have nearly worn myself out trying to do just that in the past. I'm thankful for this new affirmation I have in my toolbox when I find myself striving in my own power...again:
GOD sets me in the safety for which I yearn.