Hebrews 11:1
1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Verse 1 is a famous definition of faith. This is why we need faith in recovery. For we do not immediately "see" the purity and godly behavior that we desire in recovery. If we look only at our behavior we can get discouraged and want to give up. But faith sees what we hope for, believes that we will reach the purity that we long for. So we need to keep the faith that we will experience healing as we press on in recovery, trusting that the God of the universe will work His power in our lives.
Heavenly Father, sometimes I get discouraged by my failings. Help me to have faith in You and Your power, and thank You for the work You are doing in me.
1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Verse 1 is a famous definition of faith. This is why we need faith in recovery. For we do not immediately "see" the purity and godly behavior that we desire in recovery. If we look only at our behavior we can get discouraged and want to give up. But faith sees what we hope for, believes that we will reach the purity that we long for. So we need to keep the faith that we will experience healing as we press on in recovery, trusting that the God of the universe will work His power in our lives.
Heavenly Father, sometimes I get discouraged by my failings. Help me to have faith in You and Your power, and thank You for the work You are doing in me.