As I noted a few months ago, I have this acronym P.E.A.C.E. which serves as a simple formula for success in the various roles that the good Lord has placed me in. I also mentioned that before implementing P.E.A.C.E., it is important to identify and prioritize your roles. Nothing creates more stress and havoc in a person’s life than to…
Let go AND GROW
Being in recovery and following Jesus has taught me many things. But one of the greatest gifts I have received is the ongoing willingness to grow. At some point in my recovery I finally figured out that “comfortable” meant I was being lazy and not growing. God would have another adventure in store and I would start…
Sowing and Reaping
Every year in November my pastor conducts a sermon series about finances. If you would like to listen to these great messages you can click the Ginghamsburg Church link in the right column and then click sermons. He does a remarkable job of explaining God’s vision for our financial future. Bottom line is God wants us to have…
It’s that time of year…
We are rapidly approaching the holiday season. Many of us in the recovery community have difficulty with the holidays. I can remember my holiday experience during my first year of sobriety. I doubled up on my 12 Step meeting attendance. I was only 4 months sober and the holidays brought out emotions I had not…
Energy and God’s temple
As I’ve mentioned before there are 5 key components in the way I live my life that enhance my ability to stay sober and live effectively one day at a time. I use the acronym P.E.A.C.E to keep it simple for me. The 5 ingredients include Planning, Effort, Attitude, Community, and Energy. I ask for the Holy Spirit…
Be Still
“Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10. Taking time to be still every day is a key component of my recovery program. Years ago I was told about the importance of having a morning recovery program. What started as a quick prayer and a devotional read that took less than 15 minutes…
Addiction is Addiction
A few posts back I said I would be talking about depression this weekend at The Next Step at Ginghamsburg Church. I’ve had a change in plans and will not be talking about depression. The Lord has laid something else on my heart. Thought I would let my handful of eaglelaunch blog readers know if…
Truth is a process
Last week I wrote about honesty and how important it is to get honest with ourselves in order to be set free from our afflictions and addictions. I just read a post on my pastor’s blog where a person from another church said his church taught “the real truth.” This comment made me reflect on the…
H.O.W.
There are many keys to overcoming whatever it is we are in bondage to. But none are as important as working the acronym H.O.W. (Honesty, Open mindedness, Willingness). Recently I’ve had the opportunity to work with a couple of people that are in the throes of addiction and they are in such denial that they seem…
Stop taking and start giving
After watching the events of this week unfold I was reminded of Ecclesiastes 12:14 “For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” God is so awesome and in times like this I am in awe of his expansive power. Solomon tells us in Proverbs:16:4 “The Lord…
Jay Meyer
I started this blog in 2008 because of my passion for helping others take their lives to the next level. My hope is that, through sharing my life experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and recovering drug addict, I will positively impact your life.