Turning Your Life Over: A Journey from Addiction to Recovery
Episode Overview
Reflect on who or what you are turning your life over to. Consider how you pray and whether you ask for help. Challenge yourself to intercede in prayer for others. Stick with your recovery efforts without conditions. Draw strength from real-life examples of transformation.
Are you ready to chase recovery the way you chase your highs?
In this heartfelt episode of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple', David Hain dives into Chapter 3 of his 'From Ashes to Destiny' curriculum. This chapter aligns with the third step of the 12-step programme, focusing on the decision to turn one's will and life over to a higher power. David shares a moving story from an outreach event in El Segundo, where a man named Jello's sincere prayer sparked a transformative journey from addiction to recovery.
Through the story, David highlights the struggles and triumphs of those battling addiction, emphasising the importance of asking for help and sticking with recovery. The episode explores nine discussion points drawn from Jello's story. These points encourage listeners to reflect on their own lives and consider who or what they are turning their lives over to.
David asks poignant questions like, 'How do you pray?' and 'Are you ready to ask for help?' He also challenges listeners to intercede in prayer for others as if they were the ones in need, and to stick with their recovery efforts without conditions. David's compassionate storytelling and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for anyone impacted by addiction, whether directly or through a loved one.
By sharing real-life examples and offering actionable steps, David inspires hope and resilience in the face of addiction. If you're seeking encouragement and guidance on your recovery journey, this episode is sure to provide both. Ready to turn your life over to a higher power? Tune in to hear Jello's inspiring story and discover how you can take meaningful steps towards lasting recovery.