Celebrate Recovery is a ministry that helps people overcome hurts
Overview of the 8 Principles
The 8 principles of Celebrate Recovery are based on the Beatitudes and provide a framework for overcoming hurts‚ habits‚ and hang-ups. These principles are designed to help individuals develop a deeper relationship with God and find healing and recovery. The principles are rooted in biblical teachings and are meant to be applied in a practical way to everyday life. They provide a foundation for living a life that is pleasing to God and for finding freedom from the struggles that bind us. The 8 principles are:
- Realize I am not God
- Earneestly believe that God exists
- Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control
- Openly examine and confess my faults to myself‚ to God‚ and to someone I trust
- Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life
- Evaluate all my relationships and offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me
- Reserve a daily time with God for self-examination‚ Bible reading‚ and prayer
- Yield myself to God to be used to bring this Good News to others
These principles are the foundation of the Celebrate Recovery program and are meant to be applied in a practical way to achieve spiritual growth and recovery.
The 8 Principles of Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery uses Bible-based principles to help people recover
Principle 1: Realize I am not God
The first principle of Celebrate Recovery is to realize that we are not God‚ and that we need help and guidance from a higher power. This principle is based on the Bible verse “Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor” from the Beatitudes. It is a fundamental step in the recovery process‚ as it acknowledges our limitations and weaknesses. By recognizing that we are not in control‚ we can begin to let go of our need for control and self-sufficiency. This principle is essential in helping us to develop a sense of humility and dependence on God. It allows us to acknowledge our powerlessness and to seek help from a higher power. The principle is also closely related to the concept of morality and the need to recognize our own limitations. By applying this principle‚ we can begin to experience freedom from our struggles and addictions. It is a crucial step in the journey towards healing and recovery. Celebrate Recovery provides a safe and supportive environment for people to apply this principle and to start their journey towards recovery.
Applying the 8 Principles
Applying the principles involves a personal commitment to change and growth through faith and community support always.
Principle 2: Earnestly believe that God exists
This principle is about having faith in a higher power and acknowledging God’s existence and role in our lives. It involves a deep-seated belief that God is real and active‚ and that He can bring about positive change. The Celebrate Recovery program emphasizes the importance of this principle in the recovery process‚ as it helps individuals to shift their focus away from their own strengths and weaknesses‚ and towards a higher power that can provide guidance and support. By earnestly believing that God exists‚ individuals can begin to let go of their need for control and surrender their lives to a power greater than themselves. This principle is closely tied to the idea of surrender‚ and is a crucial step in the recovery process. It allows individuals to tap into a source of strength and comfort that is outside of themselves‚ and to find hope and healing in the midst of struggle and adversity. As individuals work through this principle‚ they can begin to experience a sense of peace and freedom that they may not have known before.
Principle 3: Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control
This principle involves making a deliberate decision to surrender one’s life and will to Christ’s care and control. It requires a conscious choice to let go of self-control and to trust in God’s sovereignty. By committing all aspects of life to Christ‚ individuals can experience a sense of freedom and release from the burdens of trying to control everything. This principle is closely tied to the idea of surrender and trust‚ and is a crucial step in the recovery process. As individuals work through this principle‚ they can begin to experience a sense of peace and guidance that comes from knowing that they are not alone. This principle is not just about surrendering to God‚ but also about trusting in His goodness and love. It involves a deep-seated belief that God has a plan for our lives‚ and that He is working everything out for our good. By consciously choosing to commit all of life to Christ’s care and control‚ individuals can begin to experience a sense of hope and healing that they may not have known before‚ and can start to live a life that is more meaningful and purposeful.
