In 2018 two things happened that showed me exactly how close to me God really is. I entered recovery in March of that year. After years of alcoholism and an eating disorder, God met me in the darkness. The moment I reached for Him, He was there. Not with condemnation, but with love. In Him I was granted the strength to faithfully walk into recovery with perseverance and conviction. In October of that same year, Hurricane Michael devastated my home in the Florida Panhandle. A fledgling in recovery, my progress could’ve ended there. But God remained close. He strengthened me daily. Through His steadfast presence, this very real disaster turned into a deeper opportunity to trust in Him. This year I celebrate 8 years of recovery. Not by my strength, but by His. God is ever present. In the good times and in the storm. I am grateful for His closeness, relying on Him in every moment to guide my recovery journey and to increase my faith. He never fails me.
In 2018 two things happened that showed me exactly how close to me God really is. I entered recovery in March of that year. After years of alcoholism and an eating disorder, God met me in the darkness. The moment I reached for Him, He was there. Not with condemnation, but with love. In Him I was granted the strength to faithfully walk into recovery with perseverance and conviction. In October of that same year, Hurricane Michael devastated my home in the Florida Panhandle. A fledgling in recovery, my progress could’ve ended there. But God remained close. He strengthened me daily. Through His steadfast presence, this very real disaster turned into a deeper opportunity to trust in Him. This year I celebrate 8 years of recovery. Not by my strength, but by His. God is ever present. In the good times and in the storm. I am grateful for His closeness, relying on Him in every moment to guide my recovery journey and to increase my faith. He never fails me.
I read it slowly and it humbled me.
What the Lord has done in your life is no small thing. 8 years is a sweet milestone, and I love how clearly you give Him the credit. What grace!
I’m grateful you’re here, and I’m praying He keeps you close and keeps strengthening you day by day.
Thank you, Pastor. I cannot adequately convey the blessing your words are to me. I feel God’s presence every time I read them. God bless you too.
Abiding in Christ, thank you for this wonderful testimony.
Thank you for your words of blessing.
I too was / am an alcoholic BUT GOD delivered me!!! So glad you’re on track!🙏❤️✝️😺
God bless you Praise Jesus
Thank you. God bless you as well.
Amen
Thank you Pastor 🙏
God is a faithful Father who never leaves ✝️🤲💜
He is my constant help at all times 🙏🏽.
amen
I count on that ever presence! Looking forward to hearing more on Zoom study!
Good morning, Dodi!
I love these reminders of Gods faithfulness The hard does come but I must look to him for strength. He will and does provide!! Thank you pastor.
Thank you for pointing us to Isaiah again: very strengthening!
Your posts seem to land at exactly the right moment. Thanks, Pastor Rich.