Prayer is an opportunity to bring our will into line with God’s plan – Our prayers won’t change God’s mind, but they may change ours. Prayer helps us to understand the mind of God.
Prayer is speaking with God – We can be confident that God hears our prayers and answers when we call on Him. When we feel our prayers are bouncing off the ceiling God loves you. He hears and answers when we speak to Him but the answers may not always be what we expect.
Prayer reflects dependence on God- In recovery we are asked to turn our wills and lives over to Gods care. To do that we must depend on God to answer when He feels it is appropriate – with what He feels we need – knowing that He only has our best interests at heart,
Prayer is better than complaining to each other – We should make a conscious effort to pray when we feel like complaining. Complaining leads to stinking thinking, which leads us back on a downward spiral. Prayer quiets our thoughts and emotions and prepares us to listen.
Meditation is obedient reflection on God’s Word - To be successful in recovery, follow God’s Word. You may not succeed by the World’s standards, but you will be a success in God’s eyes – and His opinion last forever.
Meditation is consistent reflection on God’s Word – Meditation means spending time reading God’s Word and thinking about what you have read. It means asking ourselves how we need to change our attitudes and actions so we are living the way God wants.
Meditation is careful reflection on God’s Word – As we read God’s Word we need to be open and receptive to Him. The mind is like a parachute – it works better when it is open. We need in our personal prayer time ask God to reveal the His truths to us and how He wants us to apply them to our lives.
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