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Watch Your Life and Teaching

Redemptive Recovery

April 22

"Pay close attention to yourself and to the teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will save both yourself and those who hear you."

(1 Timothy 4:16)

In this brief but powerful verse, Paul urges Timothy to live with deep intentionality. The instruction is clear: pay close attention, first to your own life, and then to what you teach. Why? Because our lives and our words both matter. They either point people toward Christ or away from Him.

The phrase “pay close attention” implies ongoing vigilance. This isn’t a one-time evaluation; it’s a way of living. The Christian Walk requires self-examination, humility, and a continual return to the truth of God’s Word. Paul doesn’t separate personal holiness from sound doctrine; they go hand in hand.

This is especially relevant for those who are struggling or have struggled with addiction. It's easy to focus on external behavior while ignoring the condition of the heart. But true transformation happens when our life and beliefs align with who Christ is and what he taught. Paul tells Timothy to persevere in this. Don’t give up. Don’t drift. Stay the course.

And then Paul gives an amazing promise: “you will save both yourself and those who hear you.” This isn’t about earning salvation, it’s about living out the gospel in such a way that others are drawn to it. Your example can lead others to Jesus. Your integrity, your faith, your perseverance; these things matter, not just for your journey, but for those watching and learning from you.

Who might be watching your life today? What are they seeing?

God in heaven, help me to pay close attention to my life and beliefs. Keep me grounded in Your Word and faithful in my walk. Let my life be a witness to others, and may my example draw them closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Redemptive Recovery (RR) is a Christian recovery group and program that is modeled on biblical truths. We believe that Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives and that the bible is our roadmap. RR meets weekly and is for anyone currently navigating the challenges of addiction and also those that are further along in their recovery.

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Eyes of the Heart

Redemptive Recovery

April 21

"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe."

(Ephesians 1:18-19)

There is a kind of seeing that goes beyond eyesight. Paul prays not for physical vision, but for the eyes of the heart to be opened and to grasp the spiritual realities that the natural mind cannot comprehend. His prayer is that believers would know, not just in theory, but in experience: hope, inheritance, and power.

First, Paul prays that we would know the hope of His calling. This is not a vague wish for a better future. It is a steady hope rooted in God’s unchanging promises. He has called you out of darkness into light, and with that calling comes a purpose that gives meaning to every moment; even the painful ones.

Secondly, he prays that we would understand the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. This means you are part of something far bigger than yourself. You are God’s treasured possession, and you belong to a family of faith that shares in the blessings of Christ, both now and forever.

Lastly, he speaks of the boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe. This isn’t a small strength; it’s divine power, limitless and alive in you. It’s the same power that raised Jesus from the dead and is now at work to transform your life from the inside out.

For anyone walking through recovery, these truths are essential. God wants more than behavior change; He wants heart transformation. And He’s given you hope, value, and power to walk it out.

Are the eyes of your heart open to see what God has already given you? How has His hope and power transformed your life?

Father, open the eyes of my heart and let me see the hope You’ve called me to, the worth You’ve placed on my life, and the power You’ve made available through faith. Help me live in that truth today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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When the Rooster Crows

Redemptive Recovery

April 18

"One of the slaves of the high priest, who was related to the one whose ear Peter cut off, said, ‘Did I not see you in the garden with Him?’ Peter then denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed."

(John 18:26-27)

Peter had been so sure of his loyalty. Just hours earlier, he told Jesus he would lay down his life for Him. But now, in the flickering firelight of a courtyard, Peter denied even knowing Jesus; not once, but three times. And just as Jesus foretold, the rooster crowed.

This moment pierces the heart. Peter, bold and passionate, fell to fear and self-preservation. He denied the One he loved. Yet what makes this moment even more powerful is what it leads to: restoration. Jesus knew Peter would fail, and yet He still chose him. He still loved him. And later, He would tenderly restore him (John 21).

The rooster’s crow wasn’t just a sound of failure; rather, it was a call back to Jesus.

For many of us who have struggled with addiction, or other self-defeating behaviors, Peter’s failure can feel all too familiar. We’ve made promises we didn’t keep. We've let fear win, turned back to old patterns, and denied the very truth we once clung to. But the story doesn’t end with the rooster’s crow. Moments like this act as opportunities for the grace of God to penetrate our heart's and lives.

The rooster’s crow wasn’t just a sound of failure; rather, it was a call back to Jesus. A moment of truth that led to repentance, and eventually, a new beginning. Peter's life wasn’t defined by this moment of denial, but by the love and mercy of the Savior.

Have you heard the rooster crow in your own life? How have you responded when confronted by your own moments of failure?

Lord, thank You that my failures do not define me. When I fall, help me turn back to You. Thank You for Your grace that restores and Your love that never lets go. Use even my mistakes to draw me closer and make me more like You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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