Finding Healing Through Step Eight: Making Amends
Episode Overview
Making amends is crucial for healing past relationships. Denial can hinder recovery progress. Forgiveness is a choice, not an emotion. Faith plays a significant role in the recovery journey. Embrace kindness and goodness in all affairs.
Forgiveness, it's not an emotion, it's a decision.
In this episode of Christians with Secret Addictions, Terry Hanna takes listeners on a spiritual journey through Step Eight of the 12 Steps to Recovery. Terry, who has two decades of recovery experience, shares his insights on the importance of making amends with those we've harmed in our past. With humour and honesty, he explains how the process is not just about abstaining from addiction but embracing a life of kindness and forgiveness, mirroring the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Terry reflects on his own journey and the challenges of recognising the impact of addiction on others. He emphasises the importance of acknowledging past misdeeds and being willing to right wrongs, even when it seems daunting. He highlights how denial can be a major setback in recovery, urging listeners to face the truth and embrace the healing power of the Holy Spirit.
The episode also delves into biblical teachings, with references to Psalm 66 and Matthew 7:12, reinforcing the idea that recovery is a spiritual journey guided by faith. Terry encourages listeners to forgive those who have hurt them, reminding them that forgiveness is a decision, not an emotion. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the steps necessary for spiritual healing and transformation.
Terry's personal anecdotes and biblical references provide a unique perspective on recovery, making it relatable for anyone seeking a path to healing. By listening to this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into how to mend relationships and foster personal growth through faith and forgiveness.