Serving with Heart: Foster Care and the 12th Step
One of the most important things to do in recovery is for us to learn how to get out of ourselves, amen, and one of the ways you do that is you do maybe a very basic thing.
Imagine using your recovery journey to bring hope to children in foster care. That's exactly what Meghan Steele and Mark Beebe dive into in this episode of 'Recovery at Cokesbury'. They discuss a 12th step service project that focuses on supporting kids in foster care, highlighting how service and gratitude play a crucial role in the recovery process. Meghan shares her own experiences growing up in foster care, emphasizing the need for love, safety, and stability for these children.
Mark talks about the profound impact of getting out of one's own head and serving others, fostering a sense of gratitude and community. They shed light on the staggering number of children in need of foster care in Tennessee and how even small efforts from churches can make a huge difference. This episode is a heartfelt call to action, urging individuals and communities to step up and support vulnerable children.
It's an inspiring listen that shows how service can be a powerful tool for personal growth and recovery.