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Lift Your Hands in Praise

Redemptive Recovery

May 20

"Behold, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, who serve by night in the house of the Lord! Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the Lord."

(Psalm 134:1-2)

Today’s Scripture remind us that worship isn’t limited to daylight hours or emotional highs. True worship persists through the dark; literal and figurative. There is something deeply meaningful about honoring God in the quiet hours, when the crowds are gone, and faithfulness carries on unseen.

Lifting our hands is a physical expression of an inward reality: dependence, reverence, and surrender.

For those of us walking through seasons of struggle, the phrase “who serve by night” may resonate deeply. We know what it is to wrestle in the dark, to hold onto faith when feelings fade, and to press into God when no one else is watching. In those moments, God calls us to lift our hands, not in strength, but in surrender.

To “bless the Lord” is to praise Him, to honor His name, and to acknowledge His goodness, even when circumstances feel uncertain. Lifting our hands is a physical expression of an inward reality: dependence, reverence, and surrender. It’s not about performance; it’s about posture; a heart turned upward, even in the night.

Are you in a “night season” right now? Will you still bless the Lord?

Lord, even in the quiet and the dark, I choose to worship You. I lift my hands not because of how I feel, but because of who You are. You are worthy of praise at all times. Teach me to bless You with my whole heart. 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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God Has Spoken

Redemptive Recovery

May 19

"God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days spoke to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom He also made the world."

(Hebrews 1:1-2)

God is not silent. From the very beginning, He has been a God who speaks. In the Old Testament, He revealed Himself through the prophets; sometimes in visions, sometimes in whispers, and other times through bold proclamations. These messages came in pieces, across generations, forming a mosaic of His character, His promises, and His plan.

His Word is not distant; it is personal. And it is for you.

But then something changed. In these last days, the writer of Hebrews tells us, God has spoken through His Son. Jesus is not just another prophet: He is the full and final Word. He is the message and the messenger. Everything God wanted to say about Himself, He said through Christ.

This truth has enormous weight for our lives. We don’t have to guess what God is like or wonder what He wants from us. We see it clearly in Jesus: His compassion, His holiness, His authority, and His sacrifice. He is the perfect revelation of God.

Our past may have been full of mixed messages, confusion, or silence from those we trusted. But God has spoken clearly and lovingly through His Son. His Word is not distant; it is personal. And it is for you.

Are you listening to the voice of the Son? Are you letting His Word shape your identity and guide your steps?

Father, thank You for speaking through Jesus. In a world full of noise, help me to listen to Your voice above all others. Let the truth of who Christ is anchor my faith and direct my life. In His name I pray, Amen.

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The Lord Is One

Redemptive Recovery

May 17

"Hear, Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one!"

(Deuteronomy 6:4)

This verse, known as the Shema, is one of the most foundational declarations in all of Scripture. It begins with a simple yet profound call: “Hear, Israel!” God is not just giving a command; He is calling for undivided attention. What follows is a truth that defines everything: “The Lord is our God, the Lord is one.”

In a world filled with competing voices and countless distractions, this verse centers us. It reminds us that there is only one true God; not many, not a mixture, and not a god of our own making. He is singular in His nature, supreme in authority, and faithful in relationship. He is not a piece of our lives; He is our life.

This truth was meant to shape Israel’s identity and behavior, just as it should shape ours. We are called to live with a singular devotion to the one true God. In recovery, this truth becomes even more vital. Many of us once lived with divided hearts; seeking peace in addiction, comfort in idols, or identity in our performance. But now we are learning to listen again. We are learning to hear.

The Lord is not just a god. He is our God. Personal. Present. Powerful. And because He is one, our hearts must not be divided. The next verse calls us to love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength. But that begins here; with listening, with remembering, and with declaring: “The Lord is one.”

Are you listening today? Is your heart fully surrendered to the One who alone is worthy?

Lord, You are my God, and there is no other. Help me to quiet the noise around me so that I may hear Your voice clearly. Give me a heart that is wholly devoted to You and undivided in its love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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