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The Strength of My Heart

Redemptive Recovery

May 30

"My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

(Psalm 73:26)

Life has a way of bringing us to the end of ourselves. Our physical strength wears down. Our emotional reserves run dry. Even our heart can feel like it’s crumbling under the weight of disappointment, loss, or failure. The psalmist Asaph understood this all too well. But in the midst of that reality, he declares something life-giving: God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

He becomes what we cannot be. He sustains what we cannot hold.

“My flesh and my heart may fail” is a confession we all must make at some point. But failure isn’t the end of the story. Because when our strength runs out, God’s strength begins to shine. He becomes what we cannot be. He sustains what we cannot hold. He is the strength within us when everything else seems to fall apart.

We are all too familiar with the feeling of weakness, and we know what it means to come to the end of ourselves. Yet this verse reminds us that God is not only able to strengthen us; He is our strength. And more than that, He is our portion: the One who satisfies, the One who remains, and the One who is enough.

When everything else fades; when people fail us, when dreams shift, and when our bodies grow weary, God remains. He is faithful. He is present. And He is more than sufficient for whatever today may bring.

Where do you need God’s strength today? Are you leaning on your own power, or are you trusting Him to be your portion?

Lord, I confess that my strength fails me, and sometimes my heart grows weak. But You are my portion and my strength. Be the anchor of my soul today. Help me rest in Your faithfulness and walk in Your strength. 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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Submit and Stand

Redemptive Recovery

May 27

"Submit therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

(James 4:7)

Today's verse holds powerful implications for our daily walk with Christ. It with a call to submit to God, an act of surrender that requires humility, trust, and obedience. This means we are to align our will with His, placing our lives under His authority, and acknowledging that His way is always better.

Submission isn’t weakness; it’s wisdom. It’s recognizing that God is not just a part of our lives; He is Lord over all of it. When we submit to Him, we step under the protection of His leadership and the strength of His presence. We stop fighting for control and start walking in faith.

But submission is only half the call. James goes on to say, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” We are given a daily choice to stand against temptation, to reject lies, and to refuse to return to the patterns that once enslaved us. The devil’s power is real, but it is not greater than the power of God working in those who believe.

For those of us who are battling temptation or sin in our lives, this verse is especially empowering. The battle may feel overwhelming, but you are not powerless. You are not alone. When you submit to God and resist the enemy, Scripture promises that the enemy will flee. Not might. Not eventually. He WILL flee.

Are you submitting every area of your life to God? Are you actively resisting the enemy’s influence?

Father, I choose today to submit my heart, my will, and my life to You. Give me strength to resist temptation and courage to stand firm. Thank You for Your power and for the promise that the enemy must flee when I walk in Your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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The Power to Give Life

Redemptive Recovery

May 21

"For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so the Son also gives life to whom He wishes."

(John 5:21)

In today’s verse Jesus reveals a truth that not only affirms His divinity but offers us the greatest hope imaginable: the Son, like the Father, has the power to raise the dead and give life.

This is more than physical resurrection; it also speaks to spiritual rebirth. We were once dead in sin, unable to save ourselves or change our hearts. Yet Jesus, full of mercy and authority, came not just to improve our lives, but to give us life. Real life. Eternal life. A life awakened by grace and transformed by His Spirit.

Let this speak directly to the heart of your need. We don’t just need a better version of our old life; we need a new life. And this is exactly what Jesus offers. He doesn’t wait for you to clean yourself up. He calls you out of death and into life; just as He did with Lazarus, just as He did with countless others, and just as He promises to do with all who believe.

Christ has the power to raise what is broken, to breathe life into what is lost, and to restore what sin tried to destroy. His authority is not limited. He gives life to whom He wishes, and if you are reading this, you can be confident: He wishes to give life to you.

Are you trusting Jesus not just as a teacher or example, but as the One who gives life? Have you allowed Him to raise you from spiritual death?

Jesus, thank You for having the power to give life. You found me when I was dead in sin and called me into something new and beautiful. Help me walk in that new life every day, trusting in Your grace and Your power to sustain me. In Your name, Amen.

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