Nothing Happens in God's World by Mistake
Nothing Happens in God's World by Mistake One of the most quoted lines in recovery comes from the acceptance story in the Big Book: "Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in God's world by mistake." At first, those words can be difficult to accept. How can we make sense of addiction, loss, broken relationships, pain, or tragedy? Does that mean God caused those things? Not necessarily. It may mean that even in the middle of our mistakes, our failures, and life's hardships, God can bring purpose, growth, healing, and hope. Recovery doesn't erase our past, but it can redeem it. The very…
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