The Assignment - Living Sent // Aaron ShawThe Assignment - Living Sent // Aaron Shaw
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A faith-based recovery message focuses on being made new in Christ and living "sent" on mission, rather than simply feeling forgiven. Scripture, prayer, testimony and spiritual gifts are shared as practical tools for carrying hope into everyday life.
42:02•1 Sept 2026
Living Sent: From Forgiven to On Mission with Cedar Point Recovery
Episode Overview
- Recovery is framed as being "saved for something", with every believer given an assignment to represent Jesus.
- Regular Bible reading, especially four days a week or more, is linked to reduced harmful behaviours and increased spiritual confidence.
- Believers are encouraged to see themselves as Christ’s ambassadors, carrying a message of reconciliation into homes, workplaces and communities.
- Prayer is presented as a powerful "loophole" for sharing faith where direct conversation about Jesus may be difficult.
- Spiritual gifts and church-based tools like growth track are highlighted as ways to get equipped for living sent rather than staying comfortable.
“Many of us live forgiven and not commissioned. Salvation is not meant to end with, "I’m free." It is meant to lead to, "Now I’m sent."”
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? This message from Cedar Point Recovery dives into that question by focusing on "Living Sent"—seeing yourself not just as forgiven, but as someone with a mission. Guest speaker Carrie builds on Pastor Aaron Shaw’s four-week series, "The Assignment", recapping earlier points about letting go of what holds you back, stewarding your God-given gifts, and accepting that your assignment is worth the cost.
From there, she shifts into a bold challenge: "We’re not just saved from something. We are saved for something." Grounded in 2 Corinthians 5:17, Carrie talks about becoming "a new person" in Christ, even when old patterns and thoughts still feel familiar. She reminds the recovery community that while bodies are "physically limited", spirits are "being renewed every day" through the Holy Spirit.
There’s plenty here for anyone rebuilding life after addiction, especially those who feel stuck in a maze of repeated mistakes. One of the most striking moments is her line, "Many of us live forgiven and not commissioned." From there, she shares how Bible engagement (at least four days a week) changes behaviour and thinking, referencing research showing reduced destructive habits and increased confidence in sharing faith.
It’s a practical nudge for anyone in recovery who’s wondering what daily tools actually help. Carrie’s stories—like her four-year-old turning up for a public water park wearing only water shoes—keep things light while driving home the point: you’ve got to be prepared for where you’re going, spiritually as well as physically. She also talks about real-life conversations at work and in nursing homes, showing how simple prayer and honesty can open doors for people who feel far from God.
If you’re working through addiction, shame, or spiritual drift, this message invites you to see yourself as Christ’s ambassador in everyday places—car line, workplace, checkout queue and all. Could your next step in recovery be stepping into the assignment God’s already given you?
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