I Once Knew What Alone Meant

I once knew what alone meant
As an addict without hope
But, now through the atonement
I have Christ to help me cope

He took my sins away
But, for now, not the urge
For that I still must pray
Till I learn enough to purge

For now He grants me patience
That I might endure well
To solidify my change hence
Unto peace there in to dwell

For now he plants my feet
Where they are safe to walk
And he helps me there to meet
People with whom He'd have me talk

Lia McClanahan
Addiction Recovery
Healing One Step at a Time
Ensign, June 2009, 61