Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Celebrate Recovery

Last night we had our Celebrate Recovery support group. One of the guys in the group who most recently completed the drug rehab program came to share about the struggles of leading as a dad and husband. His five year old boy had breathing problems this week, leading to a night in the hospital, and the marital tensions that come with high stress and lack of sleep.

At the same time as it was concerning to hear of difficulties my friend is encountering, it was great to see the redemption that shines in the life he is leading. At this time last year he didn't have the mind to serve as a husband or a father. His priority was feeding a drug addiction. Last night he spoke of a new reality. He is not resentful or bitter about the difficulties, he is just learning to live in a new role. His redemption has brought redemption to his whole house- be it in good times or bad.

After sharing our different struggles we had a time of worship. God soothes the soul that is place openly and with humility before Him. I can't describe very well what that was like... but I saw my friend humble himself before the Lord, and the Lord lifted him up.

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