Luke 2: 42-47
What does fellowshipping have to do with addiction and co-
dependency?
Luke wrote In Acts of the Apostles the activities that
characterized the early Christian community. All those who
believe came together in one place and shared everything. They
worshipped together, ate together, they devoted themselves to
the teachings of Christ and each day the Lord added to their
fellowship those who were saved.
How does that affect our lives today? When we think about our
personal recovery it’s not much different from the early
Christians, we come together to support each other, work our
recovery program, and grow in faith. Attending meetings helps us
maintain our recovery and remain close to God.
There are those who come up with every reason under the sun
for not wanting to attend their first meeting, (I have a previous
appointment, oh, that meeting is tonight! I don’t have a ride).
Attending a meeting should be treated with the same enthusiasm
as searching for our loved one who has been missing all night, or
calling and driving around looking for our drug of choice. Now is
the time to start working or continue working our recovery.
The apostles preformed many miraculous signs and wonders
through Christ, and if we believe in the power of Christ we too
can be healed and saved. The Lord can reach you and your loved
one anywhere in the world if you are willing to open your heart.
Fellowshipping with others who share your struggles is the best
way to strengthen your recovery and your faith in God.
Remember the disease is an equal opportunity killer; it doesn't
care about social position, color, affluent neighborhoods vs. poor
neighborhoods. No one asked to be a co-dependent or addict, but
God can heal if we are willing. There is no shame in having the
disease; the only shameful thing is not getting help to recover
from it.
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