Step One

I admit that my life is a mess and I am out of control.

Admitting life is out of control and messy is easy for most of us when we come to recovery. It is easy to look at the results of our addictions and compulsions and accept we have allowed our drink, drug etc become the driving force of our lives.

Accepting this however is easier for most of us than accepting we need to take steps to change.

Jesus came to release those who are bound by addiction and compulsion and to help us gain self-control enough to make a choice to do something about our situation and circumstances.

1 Corinthians 6:12 I can do anything I want to if God has not said no, but some things aren't good for me. Even if I am allowed to do them. I'll refuse them if I think they might get such a grip on me I can't stop them when I want to.

Make a choice today to refuse the things that have you captive and trust God to help you discover how to live a sober, serene life.