September 30: He Goes Before You

Three months ago, you started asking God to remove your shortcomings. Then you made a list. Then you started going to people. Look how far you’ve come. What’s next?

Moses spoke these words to Joshua and the people as they were about to enter a new land without him. The Lord Himself goes before you. He will be with you. He won’t fail you or leave you. Don’t be afraid or discouraged.

God goes before you. He’s already in the places you haven’t gotten to yet. He’s already in the next conversation, the next hard day, the next step.

Take a moment to look back. In July you worked on humility. You prayed the Seventh Step prayer. You practiced the opposite of your defects. In August you made your list and became willing. In September you started making amends. Some went well. Some didn’t. Maybe some are still waiting.

That’s a lot of hard, honest work. Thank God for it. Thank the people who helped you. You didn’t do this alone.

Step Nine doesn’t really end today. Some amends will take months or years to complete. Some are living amends that will continue for the rest of your life. Keep your list. Keep checking it. Keep talking the hard ones over with your sponsor or pastor.

The steps ahead help you keep what you’ve gained. Continuing to look at yourself each day. Praying and listening for God’s will. Carrying this message to others. These steps build on everything you’ve done. They’re how a changed life stays changed.

Don’t be afraid of what comes next. God goes before you. He’s been faithful through July, August and September. He’ll be faithful in October too.

One thing today

Write a short letter to God about what’s changed in you since July. Read it to your sponsor or a friend in recovery. Then thank them for walking with you.

A prayer

Lord, You’ve been with me every step of the way. Thank You for humility, for willingness, for courage. Go before me into what comes next. I’m not afraid, because You’re already there. Amen.

Look back over Step Seven, Step Eight and Step Nine to see the ground you’ve covered.

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