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My Recovery Is A Work In Progress
Jesse’s Journal – #12: “For it is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.” (John 6:63, KJV) My 12-step program, with Jesus as my Highest Power, has brought about transformative changes in my life. But it’s not always easy. As I navigate the difficulties of my
Finding Contentment in a World of Striving: Separating Fact from Fiction
The Journey to True Contentment: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19, KJV) In a world obsessed with endless striving, many wonder: Can we find contentment while pursuing growth? Does contentment mean giving up on excellence? Or could it be the key to breaking free from the exhausting
Recovering My True View of God
Jesse’s Journal – #11: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” (Romans 12:1, KJV) As I trudge my recovery journey as a Christian, I can carry forward the belief that God has the power to eradicate addiction struggles. However, while I
Creating a Godly Sanctuary: 10 Ways to Transform Your Home
Transform Your Home into a Peaceful Sanctuary: “Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.” (Psalm 26:8, KJV) Your home should be a godly refuge, like the temple the psalmist cherished, as an escape from the chaos of triggers and temptations, a sanctuary to grow in your godliness and experience God’s restorative
A Daily Inventory: Progress Not Perfection
Jesse’s Journal – #10: “I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.” (Psalm 119:32, KJV) Like the psalmist who needed God to “enlarge his heart” before he could fully run in God’s ways, I’ve discovered that working Step 10 isn’t about waiting for perfection – it’s about growing in awareness right where I am. Though
The Gift of God-Control: Finding Freedom Through Surrender
Understanding Our Need for Surrender: “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.” (Romans 7:18, KJV) God-control—surrendering our thoughts, emotions, and actions to the Holy Spirit—is a transformative gift that shapes every aspect of our