Our Steps
Having continued in our addictions to the point of hopelessness and despair, we came to the realization that we needed help. While some of us might be seeking help for the first time, many of us have a long history of struggling with these challenges. Aware of this need for help, and knowing that our help needed to come from outside ourselves, we considered the importance of a "Higher Power." Believing that our choice in that "Higher Power" was absolutely critical to our success, we decided to consider Jesus as that power. If you want what we have and are simply willing to consider Jesus as your "Higher Power," then here are the steps we recommend.
1. We recognized that our lives had become a prison.
For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. 2 Peter 2:19
2. We CONSIDERED the fact that it might be the sin in our life that caused this lack of freedom.
"I tell you the truth. Everyone who sins is a slave to sin." John 8:34
3. We CONSIDERED accepting Jesus Christ as our Higher Power.That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
4. We prayerfully asked Him to take away the desire to continue in this activity that separates us from Him.Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6
5. We sought through prayer, study, and our small groups, His healing Gospel truth. |
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"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you.as well." Matthew 6:33
6. We came to accept Him as our Lord and Savior.
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32
7. We shared this message of grace.
"Therefor, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19,20