11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
“If you want better insight and discernment, and are searching for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure, then wisdom will be given you, and knowledge of God himself; you will soon learn the importance of reverence for the Lord and of trusting Him.” Proverbs 2:3-5
In order to put God’s power to work in our lives, we need to seek the Lord in regular prayer – also listening for His guidance day by day. Taking time to do this may be difficult to fit into our busy schedule, but being on good speaking terms with God can make all the difference in how our day goes! It can determine whether or not we will use or drink today! It may decide how we will react to the people we’re worried about today. We may have long lists of “wants” but seeking His will for us, whatever that might be, is putting our lives in the palm of His almighty hand. Asking for power to carry out His will in our lives keeps us in tune with Him, and on track in this process of recovery.
A. Prayer:
- Matt. 6:5-15 Luke 18:1-8
B. Holy Spirit aids in prayer:
- Rom. 8:26
C. Perseverance in Prayer:
- James 5:13 Matt. 7:7-11
- 1 Chron. 16:11 Matt. 26:41
- Prov. 2:1-5
D. Promises of answer:
- Isa. 65:24 Zech. 4:6
- Psa. 62:5-8 John 15:5-7
- 1John 5:14
E. Obstacles to Prayer:
- Psa. 66:16-20 2 Cor. 12:8-10
- James 1:5-8
F. Prayer answered:
- Ex. 15:25 Judg. 6:36-40
- 1 Kings 18:36-39
G. His Will for us:
- Heb. 10:36 Psa. 119:2-3
- Psa. 32:8 Eph. 1:8
- Jer. 29:11-13 2 Pet. 1:3-9
H. Meditation:
- Psa. 1:2 Psa. 63:1-8
I. God’s Power:
- 1 Cor. 12:6-7 Phil. 4:13
Today I look at Step 11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understand Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. God’s grace is sufficient for our needs. Our son is trying to sell African attire. I walked into a friend’s home wearing one of the dresses. She said, “Muslim? I sincerely thanked her for that was the Higher Power’s grace to me that I could tell them how I felt. The son and wife were in agreement with me as I told them I would not be wearing the items out of the home. .
They are members of an organization related to the Zulu and medieval issues. I am certain that the Higher Power is doing for me what I cannot do for myself. Ideas of that organization will never materialize in this home. There is peace and serenity here. I work the program and know that the Higher Power, Jesus Christ, is here for me. Thanks. Shirley P.