If we doubt that God will be faithful, we can share this with God. He will not be shocked. God will not punish. God understands our capacity for trust has been damaged. Honestly communicating our fears to God, will build our capacity to trust God’s promises.
Step Ten states: “Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.” Let’s look a little deeper and check out what the Big Book says about this Step. Also, the Monty’man’s Weekly Whine includes some Peter Rabbit controversy, texting while shopping and don’t forget the new Weekly Win. And play along with Take 12 Trivia. Closing Song: My Side of the Street by Mark Elder.
One thing we can be certain of is recovery is all about change. We tend to resist change because of fear and apprehension, but it is vital if we are to heal and recover. God promises to change us as we work through the recovery process. Please visit our website and other shows at http://www.Take12Radio.com
The promises of God can give us the hope and strength to persevere through the recovery process. Even though fear and distrust make it difficult for us to allow God’s promises to nurture and sustain us, we can count on God to keep His promises.
Continuing with our Steps Revealed series, Step 8 & 9 Revealed. How many promises make up the Ninth Step Promises? Are these promises something that can be experienced or are these simply a pie in the sky goal to shoot for and nothing more? Why do so many people in Twelve Step meetings never see these promises come true? Answers to these questions and more on this episode of the Take 12 Recovery Radio Show. Closing Song: I’m Sorry Meant Nothing Anymore by Mark Elder. Please leave your comments. We welcome all points of view.
The Victory Report is a faith-based radio broadcast co-hosted by the Monty’man and Denver Wolfe; featuring the powerful testimonies of the men and women of Teen Challenge of Arizona who have been set free from life-controlling issues such as addiction, codependency, and self-harm through the power and grace of Jesus Christ. These broadcasts will be updated on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visit: http://www.tcazhomeofhope.org
Responding to this invitation requires a great deal of us. It requires that we acknowledge that we cannot do what we have been trying to do. We are powerless. It requires that we turn to God.
How did AA come by the Serenity Prayer? Why is not the entire prayer used? Do we really know for sure who wrote the prayer? Does the shortened version have as much impact as the original? Join us as we dig a little deeper and share our own experience as we unpack this powerful piece of literature. Also, What’s up with people smoking alcohol? And a little Take 12 Trivia along with the Weekly Whine and new Weekly Win. Closing Song, The Serenity Prayer Song. Composed by Billy McLaughlin. http://www.serenityprayerproject.com
Our Higher Power offers us an invitation to approach Him with confidence. We never have to be fearful that He will turn away from us. We can be assured that he is on our side, ready and willing to listen. In recovery, it is vital that we learn that God is a God of love welcoming us to come to Him with confidence.
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