Month: July 2015

 
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Jonah is Powerless — Step 1

STEP 1: We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable. I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. RomansRead More

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Saul Comes to Believe — Step 2

STEP 2: We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 There are important moments in life that can change our destiny. These areRead More

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Three Boys Turn Their Lives to God — Step 3

STEP 3: We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1Read More

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Ester’s Fearless Inventory — Step 4

STEP 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord. Lamentations 3:40 Most of us hesitate at the idea of making a searching and fearless moral inventory. Rationalizations and excuses for avoiding thisRead More

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David Admits His Wrongs — Step 5

STEP 5: We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. James 5:16 When we find David in 2 Samuel chapter 11, he isRead More

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Samson’s Character Defect Makes Him Weak — Step 6

STEP 6: We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:10 We find Samson in the book of Judges—a period of time in the Bible where God would send a leader (or judge)Read More

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King Nebuchadnezzar is Humbled — Step 7

STEP 7: We humbly asked Him to remove all our shortcomings. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 God did a tremendous work in King Nebuchadnezzar in chapter 4 of the book of Daniel.Read More

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Jacob Makes a List — Step 8

STEP 8: We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 Jacob always wanted to be first and he made a long list of persons he hadRead More

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Peter Makes Amends — Step 9

STEP 9: We made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you; leave your gift there in front of the altar.Read More

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A Wise Assessment — 10th Step

STEP 10: We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 1 Corinthians 10:12 When we were in the midst of our addictions and compulsive behaviors, dysfunctional thinking and toxic relationshipsRead More