Step Six Desiring Change

We will experience freedom and fulfillment in life only when God’s desires become our desires, God’s way becomes our way, and God’s word becomes our action plan. 

All of us have long established patterns of behaviour that remain a challenge.  We tend to hang onto harmful activities because they meet a need in us or help us avoid pain.  Those who have a positive recovery experience are those who surrender their faulty beliefs and behaviours to God.  They desire that God remove the underlying causes of their sinful behaviour and the woundedness buried deep inside.

We have all become familiar with the devastating outcome of individuals who choose to live self-centered lives. Jesus taught and demonstrated that the key to a life that is truly happy, joyous and free is the choosing of God’s will over our own will.  When our goal in life is to be ‘happy’, we will fall into destructive self-centered life patterns.  When our goal is to love God, and have a relationship with Him, joy will be a natural outflowing of that relationship.  A healthy foundation on which to build a joy filled life is the willingness to let God’s principles re-shape our thinking and behaving.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I need You.  Every day, every hour I need you.  My request and desire is that You help me recognize my weaknesses and come to You for healing.  I want to be free from the bondage that holds me captive to my past. I want to live for You and honour You in all my ways. Amen

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