Principle 1
Realize I'm not God. I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing, an that my life is __________.
What is, unmanageable.
Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him and that has _________.
What is, the Power to help me recover.
Consciously choose to commit all my life and _____ to Christ's care and control.
What is, will.
Openly _____ and ______ my faults to myself, to God, and to someone I trust.
What is, examine and confess.
A testimony is.
What is, the life experience of where someone was and what God has brought them out of.
Denial has been defined as.
What is, a false system of beliefs that are not based on reality, or a self-protecting behavior that keeps us from honestly facing the truth.
Sanity has been defined as.
What is, wholeness of mind; making decisions based on the truth.
To truly repent, you must do two things.
What is, turn away from your sins, turn towards God.
What is the difference between a sponsor and an accountability partner.
What is, A sponsor has completed a step study.
You need to complete a ___ ___ before you can give your testimony.
What is, a step study.
The lessons that cover Principle 1.
What is, denial and powerless.
Lessons that cover Principle 2.
What is, Hope and Sanity.
Lessons that cover Principle 3.
What is, Turn and Action.
We are only as sick as our _______.
What is, secrets.
A testimony you could relate to.
Both listening and sharing bring healing.
What 4 actions must we take to overcome our powerlessness?
What is, stop denying the pain, stop playing God, start admitting our powerlessness, start admitting that our lives have become unmanageable.
Hope is openness to _______. Hope opens doors while despair closes them!
What is, Change.
The acrostic for TURN is.
What Lessons have we covered that work through Principle 4?
What is, Sponsor, Moral, Inventory, Spiritual Inventory 1 & 2, and Confess.
A healing moment you experienced from hearing someone's testimony.
Effects of Denial.
What is, disable our feelings, negates growth, isolates us from God, alienates us from our relationships, lengthens the pain.
What is the result of integrity?
What is, others start trusting what we say.
What is, willingness.
What is the last lesson for Principle 4 that we will cover next week?
What is, Admit.
What is God currently bringing you out of?
God will never let a hurt or struggle go unused. Talk about it, bring it into the light, and He will turn it into good.