Reflections (Page 9)

The gospels invite us into a counter cultultural life that rejects the status quo in favor of equity, justice and inclusion.

We can return home to ourselves and God by turning our attention to our breath, bodies and commitments.

by Mark Bennett, Director, Grace of God Recovery House God, I thank you for your unconditional love. I thank you for reaching so many people, and bringing them together to reach me. For the longest time, my desire was to be alone — I did not need, better yet want, anybody. When you put together the team of Grace of God Recovery House and a program of recovery, I met the hope and the spirit of your love. Not the…

by Mark Harnischfeger, Grace of God Recovery House staff Like a lamb in the wilderness, I have often strayed and wandered far from your word. Yet each time I returned to the fold, the gate was always open, the door was always unlocked. I humble myself before you, God, grateful that you have never forgotten nor abandoned me, always welcoming my returning with forgiveness, mercy, and grace. May my words and my actions today be pleasing to you and reflect…

by Anthony Keefer Robertson, Resident Dear God, I ask that you continue to watch over me when times get tough and grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.  I pray that you keep me out of self and instead live by your will and continue to do the next right thing.  Dear God, please watch over my family and keep them in good health and show them that my disease of addiction can be beaten so…

by Billy Slater, Grace of God Recovery House resident For me, the Lord has been so good to me throughout my journey on both sides of the track. I can’t place into words the gratitude I feel. I know in my heart it’s my mission to touch as many people as humanly possible and let them know what God has done for me. I pray diligently to the Lord to bless those who suffer on all levels of life. I…

by Dan Walsh, Grace of God Recovery House resident God our father, please help guide our eyes in your direction. Many have asked exactly where it is that our help comes from. Our answer to that question is and should be from you, God, who made all things possible. You alone hold the power and resilience to break these chains of addiction as well to break down the bars of imprisonment.  God, release those who suffer from the bondage of…

by Kyle Mannion (resident) Dear God,  May you shine your light upon us, and help guide us to achieve sobriety for today May you help lift the mental obsession of addiction from our minds May you help guide us away from feelings of jealousy, anger, envy, fear, pride and resentment, and may you help us make decisions that are not self-seeking. May you help guide us into showing gratitude and humbleness, May you help guide us towards courage, integrity, willingness,…

by John Prohira (staff member)  God, please direct my thinking today so that it be divorced of self-pity, dishonesty, self-will, self-seeking and fear. God inspire my thinking, decisions, and intuitions. Help me to relax and take it easy. Free me from doubt and indecision. Guide me through this day and show me my next step. God give me what I need to take care of any problems. I ask all these things that I may be of maximum service to you…

By Frank Luebbe, Grace of God Recovery House staff member 1.  Probably my favorite & most on-point Prayers of Recovery – 3rd Step PrayerGod, I offer myself to thee, to build with me and to do with me as thou wilt.Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do thy will.Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help,Of thy power, thy love, and thy way of life. May I do…

Grace of God Recovery House (GOGRH) fundraising month is during August. As we come to the end of the month, the GOGRH winds down in reflection and prayer, practicing the ancient tradition of Novena: devotional praying in Christianity, consisting of public prayers repeated for nine successive days. In the next nine days you will see prayers written and provided by staff that they use for their own recoveries and people affected from addictions. Some are common and regularly used prayers…

Jesus knew God's law "from the heart" and tried to teach his disciples this. In order to live this way, it requires study and practice.