You Gotta Die To Live

TRUTH

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.

Romans 12:2

REFLECTION

Our main problem centers in our mind. This is true of the alcoholic, and I believe it’s true for most everyone.

There is nothing so powerful as belief (or unbelief). And where does belief sprout its roots and take hold if not in the mind?

This is why a program of recovery implores the newcomers to grow up spiritually first. Though it is often counterintuitive and paradoxical, we often get better physically and mentally after we've started our spiritual journey.

Is this hocus pocus or watered-down foxhole prayers?

No. I'd rather steer away from the rocky shores of television evangelism.

I'm talking about the other side of the renewal of the mind that Paul implores us to seek.

Transformation is what follows: his word not mine.

It holds true.

But it's not without a price. Don't miss the first parts of his message: “...don’t conform to this world,” (stop drinking) and “present your body as a living sacrifice,” (stop living as though you’re the center of the universe).

The only way to full recovery that lasts is by moving, however haltingly, from self-centered living to God-centered living.

And rest assured, this is dying.

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NEXT

When you’re ready, here are some tools for you:

1. Book List (amazon link)
   Some of my favorite reads related to recovery and/or wrestling with faith.

2. 4th Step Guide (free download)
   A PDF with instructions and worksheets for a thorough 4th step. Straight from the Big Book. Fearlessness not included.

3. 12-Step Christianity (YouTube)
   My thoughts on the parallels between discipleship and sponsorship.

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Cheers, Eamonn
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