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Give - Lesson 23 (10 28 2024)
Give - Lesson 23 (10 28 2024)
Give - Lesson 23 (10 28 2024)
Tuesday 11th February 2025
Jonathan explores the importance of giving and serving in recovery, sharing personal stories and biblical insights to inspire listeners.
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Episode Overview
- Impatience can hinder progress in recovery.
- Our actions can have unseen impacts on others.
- Obedience to God should come without attachment to outcomes.
- There are three types of giving: giving up, giving in, and giving out.
- Serving others is a key part of spiritual growth and recovery.
"Impatience is the enemy of progress."
In this episode of Choose Recovery @ Cedarview Community Church, Jonathan shares an engaging and heartfelt lesson on the importance of giving and serving in the context of a Christ-centred 12-step healing programme. Jonathan starts by recounting his own experiences with impatience and the challenges of seeing immediate results, drawing parallels to a youth conference he attended and the story of the prophet Ezekiel.
He highlights the often unseen impact our actions can have on others and emphasises that obedience to God should come without attachment to outcomes. This episode is filled with relatable anecdotes and practical advice, making it clear that the journey of recovery and spiritual growth is ongoing and requires patience, humility, and dedication. Jonathan also discusses the three types of giving: giving up, giving in, and giving out, each associated with different steps in the recovery process.
He encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives and consider how they can serve others, whether through formal roles at CR or in their daily interactions. The episode concludes with a powerful reminder of Jesus' commandment to love one another as He has loved us, urging everyone to embody this love through service and community involvement. If you're looking for inspiration and practical guidance on integrating faith into your recovery journey, this episode is a must-listen.