June 30: All Things New
You’ve spent this month becoming willing. Now look at what God says He’s doing.
“And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.”
Near the very end of the Bible, John sees a vision of everything finally made right. No more death. No more tears. No more pain. And the One seated on the throne says: behold, I am making all things new.
Not making new things. Making all things new. The old things, renewed. Restored. Nothing wasted.
That’s the hope underneath Step Six. You’ve looked honestly at your defects. You’ve been asked to become entirely ready to let God remove them. Some of that readiness may still be shaky. That’s all right. The God you’re surrendering to is the God who makes all things new.
Your past isn’t thrown away. It’s renewed. Your personality isn’t erased. It’s restored. The person God made you to be, before drinking and fear and resentment twisted things, is being brought back.
Notice the tense. I am making. Present. Ongoing. It’s not just a future promise. God is already doing it, right now, in you.
Take some time today to look back over this month. What defects did you name? Which ones are you ready to let go of? Which ones still need more willingness? Be honest. Talk with your sponsor.
Then look ahead. Step Seven is humbly asking God to remove your shortcomings. Step Six made you ready. Step Seven is the asking.
Three months ago, you started writing an inventory. Since then, you’ve told the truth to another person and become willing to change. That’s a lot of courage, integrity and willingness. God has been in every bit of it.
He’s making all things new. Including you.
One thing today
Read through your defect list one more time. For each one, ask: am I ready for God to take this? Mark the ones you’re ready on. Pray over the others for willingness. Share the list with your sponsor.
A prayer
Lord, You’re making all things new, including me. Thank You for this month of becoming willing. I’m ready, or getting there. Take what You want. Make me new. Amen.
Look back at Step Six, and ahead to Step Seven.
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