Never Alone

Redemptive Recovery
Apr 8
2 min read

Updated: Apr 30

April 8

"And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.”

(John 8:29)

In a world full of isolation, rejection, and uncertainty, Jesus offers a profound statement of confidence: “He has not left Me alone.” These words, spoken by Christ Himself, offer more than just comfort; they offer truth for anyone who feels forgotten or abandoned. Jesus lived in perfect fellowship with God the Father, and that presence never wavered because He walked in obedience and trust.

He modeled a life of intimate connection with the Father. His assurance wasn’t grounded in His circumstances, but in His relationship. He pleased the Father not out of duty, but from deep love and unity. And through Him, we are invited into that same relationship, one where we are never truly alone.

For those who are struggling in addiction or other life circumstances, this verse carries deep meaning. There are seasons where shame from our past or pain in our present makes us feel distant from God. But Jesus shows us the way back: walk with the Father, seek to please Him, and trust that He is near. God’s presence is not reserved for the perfect, it’s offered to the surrendered.

Jesus, who was fully God and fully man, walked the earth with continual awareness of the Father's nearness. In Him, we can do the same. As we grow in faith and obedience, we discover that God has not left us; not in our addiction, not in our failure, and not in our loneliness. He is present, active, and faithful.

Do you believe God is with you right now? What would it look like to walk in a way that pleases Him today?

Father, thank You for never leaving me alone. Even in my darkest moments, You have been near. Help me walk in obedience, trusting that Your presence surrounds me. May I live today in a way that brings You pleasure. 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.

Visit www.redemptiverecovery.org for more information.