Randy Mortensen
Randy Mortensen
Episode 173 Step 8 – Made a List of All the Persons We Had Harmed
Episode 173 Step 8 – Made a List of All the Persons We Had Harmed
Episode 173 Step 8 – Made a List of All the Persons We Had Harmed
Wednesday 6th September 2023
Randy Mortensen dives into Step 8 of the 12-step recovery program, emphasizing forgiveness and making amends for personal growth and healing.
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Get the buttons here!Step 8: The Heart of Forgiveness and Amends
Episode Overview
- Step 8 focuses on making a list of all harmed individuals and becoming willing to make amends
- The importance of forgiveness for others and oneself is emphasized through powerful biblical verses
- Randy likens the process to heart surgery, where spiritual blockages need to be cleared for true healing
- The episode offers a valuable acrostic approach to Step 8: admit, make a list, encourage one another, and start living the promises of recovery
- Randy guides listeners toward healing, restoration, and the path to a new freedom and happiness
One of my favorite quotes from Philip Yancey. Philip's a Christian author who lives in Atlanta. And here's what he says. I can do nothing to make God love me more. Likewise, nothing I do will cause God to love me less. Let me say that again. I can do nothing to make God love me more. Likewise, nothing I do will cause God to love me less.
Imagine trying to heal a broken heart without addressing the wounds. That's what Randy Mortensen tackles in this episode of 'God Took Me to Las Vegas'. Step 8 of the 12-step recovery program isn't just about jotting down names; it's about taking a deep dive into the essence of forgiveness and making amends.
Drawing from the Life Recovery Bible, Randy illuminates the path with a powerful verse from Luke 6:31: 'Do to others as you would like them to do to you'. This episode isn't just a checklist; it's a spiritual journey where Randy likens the process to heart surgery, clearing blockages for true healing. He emphasizes that forgiving oneself is often the hardest part but essential for growth.
Randy also introduces a handy acrostic to help listeners remember the steps: Admit, Make a list, Encourage one another, and Start living the promises of recovery. If you're on a recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a compassionate guide to navigating the tough but rewarding terrain of making amends and finding true freedom.