CR Lesson 8 - MORALCR Lesson 8 - MORAL
The Recovery Lifestyle™
MORAL MEANS MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Getting close to Season 3, John Rizzi opens the episode by talking about where they are now in planning what the season will look like. Then he proceeds to discuss Lesson 8 from Celebrate Recovery. John focuses the episode today on MORAL. What does it really mean? In the book, MORAL is an acronym for Make Time, Open, Rely, Analyze, and List. Stay tuned to learn these in detail in the latest episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast. RECOVERY MOMENTS JOHN: MAKE TIME TO LISTEN “M is MAKE TIME. I think that the book suggests setting aside a day or a weekend, to listen to yourself and to God, and I think that we need to be really prayerful about this.” JOHN: OPEN YOURSELF TO THE TRUTH “O is OPEN. So this is where the fearlessness comes in, ask God to reveal things. So we have to ask him to be truthful. But it's there's no problem asking him to be gentle to and he will be. Sometimes it might not feel that way, so we're talking about waking up our feelings” JOHN: RELY ON JESUS “R is RELY. This is relying on Jesus, for strength, for guidance, for wisdom, for insight, at this point, I should have completed step three and turned my will over to the care and control of Jesus.” JOHN: ANALYZE BY JOURNALING “A is ANALYZE, I think I've talked about one of my goals for 2023 is being better at journaling, being better at reflection, and setting these specific goals of having consistency in daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly annual reflection.” JOHN: LIST YOUR EXPERIENCE “L is LIST. So this is where we're getting the good, the bad, and the ugly out on paper, and there's something really powerful about seeing it on the page, or the screen. One of the questions in this lesson is ‘why is it important to do a written inventory?’ And in my share, I said writing it down makes it real. There's power in seeing on paper, the patterns, the enormity, the realness. It's a bit like a confession.” Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!
20:44•22 Mar 2023
Understanding MORAL: A Deeper Look at Celebrate Recovery's Lesson 8
“I think that the searching part is about looking into the dark corners that I've created and I like to avoid. I avoided these things because I don't want to talk about them. I don't like the things that I did, that now you want me to uncover.”
Ever wondered what it truly means to be 'moral'? In this episode of 'The Recovery Lifestyle', hosts Christopher Decker and John Rizzi unpack Lesson 8 from Celebrate Recovery, focusing on the acronym MORAL. This isn't just about being good; it's a structured approach to self-reflection and accountability. John kicks things off by discussing the importance of making time to listen to yourself and God. He shares that setting aside dedicated time for prayer and introspection can be transformative.
Next, they talk about opening yourself up to the truth, even when it's uncomfortable. John emphasizes the need for fearlessness in asking God to reveal truths, while also trusting that He will be gentle. The discussion then moves to relying on Jesus, analyzing past actions, and making lists to keep track of progress. Throughout the episode, Christopher and John highlight the power of faith, community, and accountability in overcoming shame and seeking forgiveness.
They stress that true transformation is possible through these practices. Whether you're new to recovery or a seasoned veteran, this episode offers practical tools and heartfelt advice to help you on your journey.
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