Doing what God wants to fit your own circumstances!

A number of years ago God gave me a vision 'Living Life Recovery' He gave me at that time clear instructions of what He wanted me to do and how He wanted me to do it. He gave me a curriculum to use and a definite structure to apply to making it a tool to change lives of people suffering from addiction and in recovery. A mission to make a difference in His Kingdom.
Because I am human however I as it says in The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous looked for
easier softer ways.

I began LLR as God wanted it done, using the curriculum that He provided. Then because my life got too busy I searched for and found curriculum that meant less time in preparation - less time in communication with Him, seeking His message for each and every meeting.

The result of doing this was that LLR was not as effective as God wants it to be, due to the fact I was only giving it the time I had to give, instead of giving it the commitment God requires. Also as a result of this delivery of the vision to others was not the vision God wanted delivered.

Tonight I thank God for revealing the errors of my ways and renewing the original vision He gave to me for LLR. A vision that is 'Church for People with Addictions' A place where people can come, to be themselves, to belong and grow in personal relationship with Him.

Nehemiah 7:3 (New Living Translation)

I said to them, “Do not leave the gates open during the hottest part of the day.And even while the gatekeepers are on duty, have them shut and bar the doors. Appoint the residents of Jerusalem to act as guards, everyone ona regular watch. Some will serve at sentry posts and some in front of their own homes.”

God has a plan for each of our lives and with Hid plan comes tasks and responsibilities - In this passage Nehemiah assigned each family the task of protecting the section of the wall of Jerusalem near their home. For each of us God instructs us to protect the things He has given to us. It is tempting to relax our guard of those things sometimes. But we must continue to serve and take care of all He has entrusted to us. Following-through is a vital part of our Spiritual growth and includes giving the time and commitment to His plan. Communicating with Him daily on the plan and trusting Him to do what He wants to do with it.