A Daily Devotion for Tuesday, January 27

Psalm 18:1-6

I love you, LORD, my strength.

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;

my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,

my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,

and I have been saved from my enemies.

The cords of death entangled me;

the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me.

The cords of the grave coiled around me;

the snares of death confronted me.

In my distress I called to the LORD;

I cried to my God for help.

From his temple he heard my voice;

my cry came before him, into his ears.

We know now that David was clearly chosen by God to triumph in battle and to lead the people. But not all of us are chosen in this way, and not all of us have this sort of calling. Still, the message of God’s presence in our lives is clear. The devotion today touches on getting a second chance and overcoming active alcoholism. The more I have learned about AA, the more I realize it is no accident the program is so successful. AA is over 90 years old, and still the most successful path to sobriety and recovery. Spiritual connection to a Higher Power is essential to the program’s success. With God, all things are possible, all changes and second chances, improvements, growth and betterment can become reality.

Lord God, you are the God of second chances. Forgive me for my sins, my lapses, and my selfishness. Thank you for your protection and direction in this life, this world. Amen

Becky, transforming