Step 10: Embracing Continuous Self-Inventory for Lasting Recovery
Episode Overview
Continuous self-inventory helps maintain sobriety. Admitting wrongs promptly prevents destructive behaviours. Recognising and managing emotions like resentment and anger is crucial. Setting healthy boundaries supports recovery. Daily prayer strengthens reliance on God's guidance.
Apart from Jesus, there's no deliverance from the blackness of our sins, addictions, and physical and spiritual abyss.
In this episode of 'Christians with Secret Addictions', host Terry Hanna dives into Step 10 of the 12-step recovery program. Terry, a Christian with over three decades of recovery, shares his journey and emphasises the importance of continuous self-inventory and admitting when we're wrong. Drawing from biblical teachings, he explains how Jesus Christ, the light of the world, guides us out of the darkness of addiction.
Terry's reflections on personal experiences, combined with spiritual insights, offer a unique perspective on maintaining sobriety and spiritual growth. He discusses the importance of recognising our needs, managing emotions like resentment and anger, and setting healthy boundaries. Terry also highlights the role of prayer in staying alert to temptations and relying on God's strength.
The episode is filled with practical advice and spiritual encouragement, making it a must-listen for anyone on the path to recovery or supporting a loved one through it. By the end, you'll feel inspired to incorporate these principles into your daily life and continue your journey towards healing and freedom.