Ashes To Rubies

Ashes To Rubies: Addiction To Connection

Ashes To Rubies

  • "Grace" - Share by Sarah

"Grace" - Share by Sarah

Saturday 3rd August 2024

Sarah shares her journey with grace in recovery, offering heartfelt reflections and practical insights on how grace transforms lives.
21 minutes
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Ashes To Rubies: Addiction To Connection
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Sarah's Journey: Finding Grace in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Grace is unearned favour that transforms lives.
  • Trusting a higher power can help overcome addiction.
  • Personal anecdotes highlight the role of grace in recovery.
  • Steps in recovery are supported by God's grace.
  • Community and faith provide constant support.
Grace helps me come to God as I am. It helps me trust God to change my character rather than work on my character defects myself.
Sarah takes us on a heartfelt journey through her experience with grace in recovery. This episode of 'Ashes To Rubies: Addiction To Connection' delves into the profound impact of grace on her path to sobriety. Sarah opens up about her struggles with food addiction, adrenaline, and stress, and how discovering grace transformed her relationship with God and herself.
She reflects on a 1989 Bible study book that resonated deeply with her, explaining how grace is more than just a concept—it's a powerful force that helped her let go of control and trust in a higher power. Sarah shares personal anecdotes, like finding whimsical daisy post-it notes that served as reminders of God's grace during her recovery. She emphasises that grace is unearned favour, using examples like a boss giving paid leave to an employee dealing with family sickness.
The episode touches on various steps in the recovery process, highlighting how grace plays a crucial role in each one. From becoming willing to let God remove character defects to experiencing God's power at work, Sarah's story is both relatable and inspiring. With light humour and candid reflections, Sarah makes the concept of grace accessible and relevant to anyone struggling with addiction or life's challenges.
She encourages listeners to remember their journey and God's constant presence, even when they might forget. By the end of the episode, you'll feel a renewed sense of hope and a deeper understanding of how grace can be a guiding light in recovery. If you're looking for an honest and uplifting discussion on the transformative power of grace, this episode is a must-listen.
Sarah's story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the unending support available through community and faith.