The Road Less Traveled! Who's will are you following on your road to recovery?

 

  To sustain recovery, your mind, body, and spirit must be connected. Reflecting on how I found peace and contentment in my life, I remembered the notes I wrote in my journal at age twenty: “Mindfulness teaches us to protect our mental and physical well-being by connecting all aspects of our mind, body, and spirit.” When these three areas are balanced, it becomes clearer that we have three paths to choose from throughout our lifetime. We can follow our free will, the will of Satan, who seeks to destroy us when we are weak, or the will of God. My testimony describes what it was like to follow each of these paths when I fell prey to addiction and eating disorders. God’s presence in my life helped me realize that following The Road Less Traveled meant I would never suffer alone. Above all, I felt a pure, unconditional love in my heart.

    The question that runs through Christianity is: “Whose will are you following on your path to recovery?” As you read my story, woven through the pages of this workbook, you'll see that the road to self and Satan nearly destroyed me. When I was weak and ready to give up, Satan took control of my mind, body, and spirit. He encouraged my self-destructive behavior, dug a hole, and buried me in dirt. This can happen to anyone because when we follow our own free will or Satan’s, we limit our ability to see what we are truly capable of as human beings. However, as I grew closer to God, He strengthened me to silence the voices fueling my depression and anxiety and guided me toward the suggested reading materials throughout this workbook. God pulled back the curtains over my eyes to reveal that worldly distractions were interfering with my recovery and our relationship. He also taught me that maintaining good health is vital to fulfilling the purpose He has for us. The Road Less Traveled opened my mind and heart to making better decisions at crossroads. Seeing the positive results of my choices, I realized that whether others understood me no longer mattered. What mattered most was that God understood me more deeply than anyone else! The Road Less Traveled may not be easy; however, it’s a path toward freedom from shame, guilt, and anger.

“Patience is the fruit of the spirit that only grows through trials.”

Joyce Meyer