Step Six: Ready for Divine Transformation
Episode Overview
Embrace spiritual readiness to remove character defects. Understand fear as a barrier in overcoming addiction. Seek healing through faith in Jesus Christ. Recognise spiritual progress is a journey, not a destination. Trust the Holy Spirit to guide away from sinful desires.
Getting well? That's way above our pay grade. This is spiritual warfare.
In this episode of 'Christians with Secret Addictions', Terry Hanna dives into the sixth step of recovery, focusing on being ready to have God remove character defects. Drawing on his own experiences and biblical teachings, Terry explores the challenges faced by those in recovery, particularly the fear and reluctance to let go of addictive traits. He paints a vivid picture of the spiritual battle against addiction, likening defects to clinging parasites that hinder progress.
Through stories and scripture, Terry emphasises the importance of spiritual readiness and faith in Jesus Christ for healing. He recounts the biblical story of a crippled man at the pool of Bethesda, illustrating how Jesus meets us in our familiar settings and leads us to healing. Terry encourages listeners to be ready for change and trust in the Holy Spirit to guide them away from sinful desires.
The episode is filled with hope and encouragement, offering a path to spiritual progress rather than perfection. If you're seeking inspiration on your recovery journey or looking for spiritual guidance, this episode provides a heartfelt message that resonates with anyone grappling with addiction.