Why Step 11 is Essential for Lasting Recovery
Episode Overview
Step 11 focuses on improving conscious contact with God through prayer and meditation. Gratitude is crucial in preventing relapse and maintaining spiritual health. Silence and solitude are essential practices for listening to God's guidance. Maintaining humility helps in staying connected to God's will. Continuous, intentional time with God fosters spiritual growth and perseverance.
Regular prayer and meditation do an important thing for us to keep those roots growing deep that they can't be easily pulled and uprooted
Rodney Holmstrom dives into Step 11 in this episode of Hope in Recovery, exploring why it's crucial to our recovery journey. Having worked through the first ten steps, Rodney highlights the importance of improving our conscious contact with God through prayer and meditation. He shares personal experiences and biblical insights, emphasising that Step 11 is not just busy work but a vital practice for spiritual growth and recovery.
Rodney discusses how regular prayer helps align our will with God's, and how gratitude plays a significant role in preventing relapse. He encourages listeners to cultivate a habit of silence and solitude, allowing time to listen for God's guidance. Rodney's reflections offer practical advice on maintaining humility and perseverance, reinforcing the importance of staying connected to God. By sharing his journey, he provides a roadmap for others seeking to deepen their spiritual practices and find purpose in their pain.
This episode is a powerful reminder that continuous, intentional time with God is essential for lasting recovery. Tune in to understand why Step 11 is a game-changer in your recovery process.