The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
June 29
June 29
June 29
Monday 29th June 2020
Learn how gazing upon divine beauty can transform lives and offer freedom from addiction in this episode of 'Relational Recovery'.
10 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Finding Freedom: The Transformative Power of Divine Beauty
We don't need motivation tonight. We need transformation. Good preachers can motivate. Only the Holy Ghost can transform.
Picture this: you're struggling with addiction, feeling trapped and searching for a way out. In this episode of 'Relational Recovery', the hosts take you on a journey through the power of gazing upon the beauty of the Lord as a path to freedom and transformation.
They kick things off with a gripping story from the book of Acts, where a group of Jews attempt to use Jesus' name to cast out evil spirits but end up facing dire consequences when their faith falls short. This sets the stage for a deeper discussion on the far-reaching impact of the Lord's message and the pitfalls of relying on false idols.
But the real heart of the episode lies in a candid conversation about honesty and brokenness in the face of addiction. The hosts stress that true transformation comes not from sheer motivation but from turning to the Lord. As they poignantly put it, 'we don't need motivation tonight. We need transformation. Good preachers can motivate. Only the Holy Ghost can transform'.
Throughout the episode, the idea of gazing upon the beauty of the Lord is revisited as a powerful means of finding freedom. The hosts remind listeners that no one is beyond the grace of God, no matter how deep their struggles run. They urge everyone to rest in the cross of Jesus and seek help from the Holy Spirit for true change.
This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction, offering a message that resonates deeply: transformation is possible, and it's found in divine beauty.