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Surrender to God
August 18, 2022 Dear God, good morning. Today’s reading of the Life Recovery Pray Devotional book discusses “Making God Laugh.” It writes, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” I have always been a control freak to protect myself from people. My plans I surrender to you, Jesus. I turn my addiction to alcohol over to you. I have not done an excellent job making plans for myself. The same book writes, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 We have a saying in our fellowship, “I can’t, He can, I will let him.” Turning my will and life over to…
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Surrender Your Will
August 22, 2022 Dear God, good morning. Today’s reading of the Life Recovery Pray Devotional book discusses “Making God Laugh.” It writes, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” I have always been a control freak to protect myself from people. My plans I turn over to you, Jesus. I turn my addiction to alcohol over to you, sweet Jesus. I have not done a very good job making plans in my life. The same book writes, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 We have a saying in our fellowship, “I can’t, He can, I will let him.” Turning my…
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Love Rejoices in Truth
July 28, 2022 Dear God, good morning. Yesterday Gary had me read his Life Recovery Bible. It says in Corinthians, “Love is the Greatest. Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude It does not demand its way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. Corinthians is my favorite part of the Bible. It writes, “Love is more than a feeling; it’s choosing to behave in a loving way.” It…
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Everyday Stress
July 17, 2022 Dear God, good morning. “God’s Promises for every day,” today’s reading is “What to do when you are Frantic and Stressed.” This is a big order, and I get frantic and stressed out. I know I can breathe, pause to calm me down, or I have to go to my room and cry or write to you, Jesus. Roman came in the room saying a guy said, “Be safe, Roman.” Just what Roman needs to hear. He is terrified of people, especially when his schizophrenia flares up. I have to live with someone who suffers from that illness. Thank you, God, for teaching me patience this morning.…
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Peace
July 2, 2022 Dear God, good morning. Today’s reading talks about “Peace” They call you Jesus, the “Prince of Peace.” In God Promises for every day speaks about the peace you give us freely. I feel peace in my soul for you when I pray. According to my book, it states: “A child has been born to us; He will be responsible for leading the people. His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace. Power and peace will be in his kingdom and will continue to grow forever…The Lord All-Powerful will do this because of his love for his people. Isaiah…
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Patience and encouragement
June 15, 2022 Dear God, good morning. I had a good night’s sleep, thank you, Jesus. Today’s reading talks about trusting you, sweet Jesus, when I’m weak and sometimes feel hopeless. You came to me and lifted my spirit. I need to believe in you more. When I feel stressed and overwhelmed, I write to you, which helps me get closer to you, and then the stress disappears. Your golden name is “Prince of Peace.” According to God’s Promises for every day., “But the Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23 Your Spirit lives inside me now. Your fruits help…
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Patience with Anger
June 6, 2022 Good morning God, wow, my little brown bible book, God’s promises for Every day, is about how to handle your anger and to forgive my sistas and brothers. It writes, “Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.” Proverbs 14:29 Have patience with anger. I ran wild in the street of Boston with my friends drinking most nights. I was a runner most of my life. I was young and angry. I’ve been angry throughout periods of my life. The Bible says it’s foolish to be angry. It states, “Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a…
