Reward: A clean pattern of life instead of a purposeless existence. This is the key to giving successful amends! Our escape from loneliness and our new outlook on life are a bit like the chicken and the egg. As we continue to grow, those around us will inevitably see us in a new light. Many of the addiction problems we face include alcohol addiction, drug addiction, gambling addiction, sexual addiction and food addiction. At that time, the church was meeting at a high school gymnasium. Please show me the people that I have hurt, and help me become willing to offer my amends to them. Add to them as God reveals to you others to include on your list. Ames, IA50014 You will want to think about who was affected by your mistakes. These biblical principles, when applied to our lives, not only allow us to grow spiritually, but free us from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors, drawing us closer to a stronger personal relationship with God and others. Although now retired from racing, was a member of the International Motor Sports Association and Sports Car Club of America. Its as if you are trying to trap the other person into apologizing for something youve done. You might be scared to offer amends for fear of judgment or even gossip. It is an effective biblical and balanced program to help people overcome their wounds, obsessions and habits. Go ahead and put the person on your list anyway. Happy are the merciful. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Then it will happen on that day that the LordWill again recover the second time with His handThe remnant of His people, who will remain,From Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath,And from the islands of the sea. Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV). Before making amends, you need to pray, asking Jesus Christ for His guidance, His direction, and His perfect timing. Shall I overtake them? And He said to him, Pursue, for you will surely overtake them, and you will surely rescue all.. How refreshing!! We think, If God has forgiven me, isnt that enough? More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! Is Celebrate Recovery a biblically sound program? Its SO easy to embrace hurt and pain and focus on those things rather than on the positive things in your life. Celebrate Recovery What do you have to lose in memorizing a simple prayer? Celebrate Recovery Lesson Three Highlights Lesson 3 Notes. In a desire to protect the integrity of the broader ministry, Celebrate Recovery requires that if you use the Celebrate Recovery name, the following are an irreducible minimum of your program. As long as we remain honest with ourselves and adhere to this simple program, our livesnot to mention we ourselveswill be completely transformed. Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us. Turn Your gaze away from me, that I may smile again. This helps us put an end to our isolation, making our recovery just that much more fulfilling. After years of drinking and drug abuse, its been quite some time since we experienced freedom in any way, shape or form. Reward: Peace of mind instead of confusion. Step 8 says: We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. The Seventh Promise marks an interesting point in the relationship between the 12 Promises and 12 Rewards. Then your light will break out like the dawn,And your recovery will speedily spring forth;And your righteousness will go before you;The glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Wisdom to know the difference. Gospel Youve got this!! We share our experiences in meetings, showing others that they are not alone.
