Breaking Free: Lauren Lansrud on Prayer and Recovery
Dear higher power, please help me follow your will Today. Remove my obsession over diets and weight management. Make me a vessel of your will Today, so that I can be free from my mental bondage of compulsive food thoughts.
Ever wondered how prayer can play a pivotal role in addiction recovery? In this heartfelt episode of 'Promise of Recovery,' host Lauren Lansrud opens up about her own journey to sobriety and the crucial role prayer played in overcoming self-will. Lauren's story is both raw and inspiring, offering a unique perspective on how spiritual practices can help break the chains of addiction.
She shares a deeply personal prayer that helped her combat her obsession with diets and weight management: 'Dear higher power, please help me follow your will today. Remove my obsession over diets and weight management. Make me a vessel of your will today, so that I can be free from my mental bondage of compulsive food thoughts'.
This powerful moment captures the essence of the episode, highlighting the importance of surrendering to a higher power and finding freedom from one's own self-will. Alongside her personal experiences, Lauren emphasizes the significance of community support and abstinence in the recovery process. This episode isn't just about overcoming addiction; it's about embracing spiritual growth and accepting one's limitations.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Lauren's insights offer hope and practical advice for finding peace and purpose. Tune in for a moving discussion that underscores the transformative power of prayer and community in addiction recovery.