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Christian, 12-step based extended care, drug & alcohol program focusing on long-term, successful reco

Extended care drug and alcohol treatment is for people who are new to recovery or have had difficulty remaining clean and sober. At Recovery in the Pines, we offer six-month and 1-year extended-care programs who are ready to make a positive change for a healthy lifestyle. Our programs improve the lives of our clients and their families supported by a Christian foundation.

10/28/2026

“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones.”
—Luke 16:10, NLT

AN EVERYDAY EXAMPLE
The clean laundry has been sitting in the basket for days. Today, put it away before starting another load. Finishing that small task clears a shared space and removes one unfinished responsibility from your mind.

A postponed task can keep asking for your attention: the appointment you haven’t scheduled, the paperwork you haven’t filed, or the small repair you keep walking past.

Today, choose one practical responsibility small enough to finish in about ten minutes. Notice what has kept you postponing it, then practice being someone who follows through. Small acts of care help build a life that holds.

JUST FOR TODAY
☐ Name one neglected responsibility you can realistically complete today. (1 minute)
☐ Identify what has delayed you: fatigue, uncertainty, distraction, or something else. (1 minute)
☐ Finish: “Taking care of this helps me become someone who…” (1 minute)
☐ Decide what “finished” looks like and gather what you need. (2 minutes)
☐ Complete the task, including putting supplies away or confirming it is done. (10 minutes)

EVENING REFLECTION
What changed when I finished this responsibility? What helped me follow through? What simple habit could keep it from piling up again?

10/27/2026

“Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.”
—Proverbs 15:22, NLT

AN EVERYDAY EXAMPLE
The laundry keeps piling up. You assume your spouse will handle it; your spouse assumes you will. Before frustration becomes “I have to do everything,” ask, “Can we take a few minutes to decide how we’ll share this?”

Unspoken expectations can turn an ordinary responsibility into resentment. Whether you share a home, a project, caregiving, or business responsibilities, the other person may not know what you expect—or how much you are carrying.

Today, bring up one shared responsibility while you can still discuss it calmly. Explain what you are noticing, ask how the other person sees it, and listen. Build a clear agreement together: who will do what, by when, and what support is needed.

JUST FOR TODAY
☐ Identify one shared responsibility with unclear expectations. (1 minute)
☐ Separate what you actually agreed to from what you assumed. (2 minutes)
☐ Invite a calm conversation: “Could we talk about how we’re sharing this?” Ask for their perspective. (5 minutes)
☐ Agree on who will do what, by when, and what feels manageable for both of you. (3 minutes)
☐ Write down the agreement and choose a time to check back. (1 minute)

EVENING REFLECTION
What assumption did I clarify? How well did I listen? What will I do to follow through on my part?

10/26/2026

“Instead, we will speak the truth in love…”
—Ephesians 4:15, NLT

AN EVERYDAY EXAMPLE
You realize you cannot keep a commitment, but you keep saying, “I’ll make it work.” As the deadline approaches, the pressure grows. Saying, “I overcommitted, and I need to discuss what I can realistically do,” gives both people a chance to adjust.

Sometimes we delay the truth because we fear disappointing someone, admitting a mistake, or facing an uncomfortable conversation. Waiting can allow a manageable concern to become a larger problem.

A life that holds needs a foundation of honesty. Today, bring one important truth into the open. Take responsibility for your part, speak with care, and give the other person room to respond.

JUST FOR TODAY
☐ Name one truth you have been postponing: a mistake, a need, a limit, or a concern. (1 minute)
☐ Ask: “What am I afraid will happen if I say it? What could waiting cost?” (2 minutes)
☐ Prepare one clear sentence beginning, “I need to be honest about…” Speak from your experience without blame or exaggeration. (2 minutes)
☐ Share it privately with the appropriate person today, or arrange a specific time to talk. (3 minutes)
☐ Listen to their response and identify one useful next step together. (2 minutes)

EVENING REFLECTION
What truth did I bring into the open? How did I show both courage and care? What needs follow-through tomorrow?

10/24/2026

“Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” —Mark 6:31, NLT

Before reacting, HALT. Ask: Am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired?

An unmet need can make an ordinary difficulty feel heavier. Caring for yourself can help you respond with greater patience and clarity.

Just for today:
• Check in: Which HALT needs are present? (1 min)
• Name the one needing attention most. (1 min)
• Begin one helpful action: eat, settle before addressing anger, reach out, or rest. (5 min)
• Ask: “What response reflects who I want to become?” (1 min)

Tonight: What changed when you cared for the need? What could you prepare for tomorrow?

10/23/2026

“Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.”
—Galatians 6:2, NLT

AN EVERYDAY EXAMPLE
A friend asks how you’re doing. “I’m fine—just busy,” you reply, even though something has been weighing on you. You tell yourself you’ll reconnect once you’ve figured it out. Today, try sharing one honest sentence instead.

Independence helps you take responsibility for your life. But notice when “I can handle this” becomes “I won’t let anyone help.”

Solitude can leave you rested and ready to reconnect. Isolation may show up as unanswered messages, hidden struggles, or repeatedly turning down support.

Building a life that holds includes nurturing relationships where you can both give and receive care. Today, let someone trustworthy know a little more of what you’re carrying.

JUST FOR TODAY
☐ Notice one way you’ve been pulling away from others. (1 minute)
☐ Ask: “What makes it difficult to let someone in?” (2 minutes)
☐ Choose one person who has earned your trust. (1 minute)
☐ Reach out: “I’ve been keeping something to myself. Do you have time to listen?” (2 minutes)
☐ Share one honest thing and name what would help—listening, prayer, perspective, or practical support. (5 minutes)

EVENING REFLECTION
Did my time alone restore me or deepen my disconnection? What happened when I let someone in? What connection will I continue nurturing?

10/22/2026

“Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.”
—Ephesians 5:17, NLT

AN EVERYDAY EXAMPLE
You keep checking messages and rearranging your task list while postponing an important conversation. Today, pause the organizing and take one small step toward having that conversation.

A full day can leave you tired without moving you toward what matters. Sometimes activity meets a real need. Sometimes it helps you avoid an uncomfortable next step.

Today, notice the difference without judging yourself. Ask: “What would actually help right now?” The answer might be finishing a responsibility, listening carefully, asking for help, or getting needed rest. Your worth does not depend on how much you accomplish.

JUST FOR TODAY
☐ Pause and ask God for clarity about what matters today. (1 minute)
☐ Review your recent activity. What met a real need? What mainly kept you occupied? (2 minutes)
☐ Choose one useful action that supports your values, responsibilities, health, or relationships. (1 minute)
☐ Set aside one distraction and give that action your attention. Take the smallest useful step. (5 minutes)
☐ Ask: “What did this help?” Notice the benefit or adjust your next step. (1 minute)

EVENING REFLECTION
When did I confuse being occupied with being useful? Which choice served what mattered? What will I make room for tomorrow?

10/21/2026

“The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.”
—Psalm 19:1, NLT

AN EVERYDAY EXAMPLE
You step outside between responsibilities and notice sunlight moving through the leaves. Instead of immediately checking your phone, you pause, listen to the birds, and enjoy what you would usually walk past.

When life gets demanding, beauty can become something we postpone until we have more time.

Today, make a little room for it. You don’t need a vacation or a spectacular view. A changing sky, a flowering plant, or the pattern in a leaf offers something worth noticing. Let yourself enjoy a moment without needing to accomplish anything.

JUST FOR TODAY
☐ Choose a nearby place to notice nature—a yard, a park, or a window with a view. (1 minute)
☐ Put your phone away and give the natural world your attention. (3 minutes)
☐ Notice three details: a color, a sound, and a shape or movement. (2 minutes)
☐ Stay with one beautiful detail. Offer God a simple prayer of thanks. (1 minute)
☐ Finish: “Something beautiful I would have missed today was…” (1 minute)

EVENING REFLECTION
What did I notice when I slowed down? How, if at all, did that moment affect my mood, perspective, or sense of connection with God?

10/20/2026

“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”
—Proverbs 4:23, NLT

AN EVERYDAY EXAMPLE
You’re looking forward to a family celebration, but staying late usually leaves you exhausted. Before you go, you say, “I’m excited to celebrate with you. I’ll be heading home at eight.” You can enjoy being together and keep that commitment.

Today, prepare for an upcoming celebration with your values in mind. Decide what you can freely offer and what you need to protect—your recovery, finances, rest, or emotional well-being. A boundary is a commitment about your own choices; others do not have to agree for you to follow through kindly.

JUST FOR TODAY
☐ Name an upcoming celebration. (1 minute)
☐ Identify one situation where you may feel pressured to abandon a healthy limit. (2 minutes)
☐ Choose one specific boundary: a spending limit, departure time, or activity you will decline. (2 minutes)
☐ Practice a warm, clear statement: “I’m glad to join you. Here’s what works for me…” (2 minutes)
☐ Put one support in place: tell a trusted person, arrange transportation, or communicate your plan ahead of time. (2 minutes)

EVENING REFLECTION
What did preparing reveal about the pressure I feel to please others? How can I bring warmth to a celebration while honoring my commitments?

10/19/2026

“Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.”
—Galatians 6:2, NLT

AN EVERYDAY EXAMPLE
After a difficult conversation, you feel pulled toward an old habit. Before acting, you call someone you trust: “I’m having an urge to do something I may regret. Can you talk with me while I choose my next step?”

An urge might be the pull to drink, send an angry message, spend impulsively, or return to an unhealthy relationship. Having an urge does not mean you have failed, and you do not have to follow it.

Today, practice speaking up early. You do not need a crisis—or perfectly organized words—to ask for support.

JUST FOR TODAY
☐ Name an urge. (1 minute)
☐ Identify a trustworthy person. Choose a backup, too. (1 minute)
☐ Reach out early: “I’m feeling an urge to ____. Could you talk with me?” (2 minutes)
☐ Ask for specific support. (2 minutes)
☐ Choose one useful next step together and agree on when to check back in. (2 minutes)

EVENING REFLECTION
What did I notice before the urge grew? Did I let someone know? What helped—or would help—me reach out sooner?

10/18/2026

“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”
—Romans 12:10, NLT

AN EVERYDAY EXAMPLE
Before the day gets busy, you share a cup of coffee with someone you love. Phones stay aside. You ask, “What’s on your mind today?” A few attentive minutes become a small way of saying, “You matter to me.”

Connection can get crowded out by schedules, responsibilities, and the assumption that there will be time later.

Today, create one small ritual that makes room for someone important to you. It could be a morning check-in, a short walk after dinner, or a weekly call with a friend. Choose something simple enough to repeat and meaningful enough to look forward to.

JUST FOR TODAY
☐ Choose one person you want to connect with more intentionally. (1 minute)
☐ Pick a small ritual and attach it to something already in your routine, such as morning coffee or finishing dinner. (2 minutes)
☐ Invite them: “I’d like us to have a little regular time together. Would you enjoy…?” (1 minute)
☐ Practice it today. Put distractions aside, ask one thoughtful question, and listen without rushing to fix anything. (3–5 minutes)
☐ Together, choose when to repeat it. Keep the commitment realistic. (1 minute)

EVENING REFLECTION
What did I notice when I gave someone my full attention? What would help this small ritual become a meaningful part of our relationship?

Address

919 12th Place, Ste 13
Prescott, AZ
86305

Telephone

+18447623748

Website

http://www.recoveryinthepines.com/

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