In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno C., Reno shares how his first steps in recovery opened his eyes to the power of God’s mercy. Through a childhood memory, a picture of self-imposed struggle, and the surprising relief that came when he finally “let go,” Reno reflects on how mercy from God and mercy from friends reshaped his journey to sobriety. Listeners will hear how grace eases the weight we carry, how healing can come gradually, and why God’s steady presence changes everything.
Read: Ephesians 2:4 – “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us…”
Reflect: Where have you been holding on to something so tightly that it’s caused more harm than help? How might your life look different if you trusted God’s mercy enough to release that pressure?
Respond: Lord, thank You for loving me with a mercy I don’t deserve. Help me release the things I’ve been gripping too tightly. Guide me toward Your peace and strengthen me to walk in Your grace today. Amen.
Reveal: Think of someone carrying a heavy emotional or spiritual burden. Reach out with a simple message, text, or call to remind them that God’s mercy is real and available. Your encouragement might be the relief they need today.
Keywords: recovery, Christian recovery, mercy of God, addiction recovery stories, Ephesians 2:4, God’s grace, sobriety encouragement, alive and sober, Reno Collier, Christian testimony, daily encouragement, finding hope, spiritual growth, overcome addiction, Christian encouragement.
