Let Justice Roll Like a River: A Recovery Reflection on Amos 5:24
“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” – Amos 5:24 (NIV) When we begin the journey of recovery, it often starts in a dry place — emotionally, spiritually, even physically. We’re parched, weighed down by shame, fear, pain, or guilt. We come to a crossroads where we realize that quick fixes and surface-level solutions just won’t do anymore. That’s where God meets us — not with condemnation, but with the invitation to step into His never-failing stream of grace and healing. This verse in Amos 5:24 is powerful. It was spoken at a time when the people were going through the motions of religion, offering sacrifices and singing songs — but their hearts were far from God. They were ignoring justice. They were ignoring the broken. Sound familiar? Sometimes in our own recovery journeys, we do the same thing. We try to "look okay" on the outside while our inner life remains untouched. But God is not after appearances. He’s after transformatio...