Celebrate Recovery

Why do I need to recover and what am I recovering from?
I'm not an alcoholic and I don't use drugs or such.
I don't indulge in sexual immorality or other sinful things.
I'm just an average woman who wants to do what's right.
But then I discovered I had many habits and oh, so many hurts.
I had hang-ups that I couldn't overcome by myself.
I needed more of God's power to heal me and make me well.

 

I discovered a road to recovery that was awesome to behold.
I never thought I needed this but found a secret way,
to follow God step by step, each and every day.
It wasn't easy to admit my faults to others but God was in control.
He had a plan I followed and showed me how to be
That woman He had lovingly created so many years ago.

I knew that I was powerless to control my sinful ways,
But as I walked the path He chose for me I learned that He was Boss.
I chose to commit my life and will to His Son, Jesus Christ
I submitted every single change He wanted me to make.
I humbly asked Him to remove my character defects and many faults
My greatest desire was to please Him and do what He required.

He told me I needed to give forgiveness to those who hurt me so,
And also ask for that forgiveness from others I had harmed.
When I did this step I discovered a healing beyond all hope,
I could honestly draw closer to God as I trusted and obeyed.
I have a new relationship with God as I come to His throne each day
I know Him more intimately as I lift up my voice to pray.

Am I healed entirely, is my recovery totally complete?
No, I still have a long way to go, but with others at my side
Who have made this journey with me, and encourage me with love.
I celebrate and praise Him for the recovery I've made so far.
I know that I have God's amazing grace, and someday soon, I hope,
I'll join all His saints in heaven and get to meet Him face to face.

By Carole Kerr 8/30/02

To God be the Glory, great things He has done
Lovingly in Christ,
Carole

"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him...
My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song" (Psalm 28:7)

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