Last night Kathy and I went to Celebrate Recovery (CR). It was Kathy’s maiden voyage returning for the large group time. She didn’t stay for small group, but it was so nice to have this step develop. I did stay for small group and afterwards I asked how it went for her? She said she was glad she went and the amount of time was just right. 

My focus these past several weeks has been centered around what is best for Kathy. Last night, having stayed for the entire time of CR, I realized just how much I missed it. The genuineness of conversation, the truth of one’s struggles and the truth of God’s Mercy and Grace abounds in this ministry. I needed to hear the testimony given and hear again how God is using this man’s past to help others with their present life. The small group time following the testimony gave truth to this. 

I enjoyed greatly the testimony, but what struck me more than anything was just how important it is to have an environment where the truth of one’s struggle can be talked about openly without judgment and criticism. Instead, there is support and guidance with reminders that we live out our lives one day at a time. We don’t need to worry about tomorrow for God is present today. Tomorrow will take care of itself when we arrive for God will arrive there with us. Wow! Simple truth but amazingly difficult to keep in place. With the help of accountability and God’s Spirit within us, we can do this!