January 28, 2026 “The Healthy Spirit Within Us!”

There is a healthy spirit in each one of us. This healthy spirit gives us courage, strength, tears, inspiration, and peace. It gently eases and removes obstacles so we can move forward in our Recovery. The work of the healthy spirit is the opposite of the work of the unhealthy spirit.

When the unhealthy spirit tries to keep us in the dark, the healthy spirit invites us into the light. The healthy spirit lives in our hearts and works in steady, familiar ways. As we learn to notice these patterns, we become better able to see the next step in our Recovery.

Courage and strength lift our hearts and remind us that God’s love and grace are always enough. Tears inspired by the healthy spirit bring healing. Inspiration moves us to lift our hearts and commit ourselves to growth. The healthy spirit quiets our fears and fills us with peace as we recover.

The healthy spirit removes obstacles. The word all is full of hope. Through the power of the healthy spirit within us, obstacles can be softened and overcome.

When we turn away from the healthy spirit, we make room for the unhealthy spirit to settle in our hearts. But when we choose to discern—to grow in awareness, understanding, and acceptance of Recovery—we care for our hearts in safe and fruitful ways. How do we do this? Through prayer or daily devotional time.