Calvary Chapel Newport News
Celebrate Recovery Calvary Chapel Newport News
Celebrate Recovery Meeting
Locations & Times
Calvary Chapel Newport News
361 Beechmont Dr, Newport News, VA 23608, USA
Tuesday 7:00 PM
Lesson 4: Sanity
Principle 2: Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover.
“My mind and body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need” (Psalm 73:26 GNB).
“Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Step 2: We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
“Accept one another, then, for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you” (Romans 15:7 GNB).
“For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13 )
Think About It
When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17 TLB)
Insanity has been described as “doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result each time.”
Sanity has been defined as “wholeness of mind; making decisions based on the truth.”
We begin to follow through on our promises. Others start trusting what we say.
The following are some of the gifts we will receive when we believe that our Higher Power, Jesus Christ, has the power and will restore us to SANITY!
S ________________________
Jesus gives us strength to face the fears that in the past have caused us to fight, flee, or freeze.
“God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear” (Psalm 46:1)
My mind and body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need” (Psalm 73:26 GNB).
A________________________
We learn to have realistic expectations of ourselves and others.
Accept one another, then, for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you” (Romans 15:7 GNB).
N________________________
“As we became conscious of His presence, we began to lose our fear of today, tomorrow or the hereafter. We were re- born.” (Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous).
When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17 TLB)
I________________________
We begin to follow through on our promises. Others start trusting what we say.
“Nothing brings me greater joy than hearing that my chil- dren are living in the truth (3 John 4 Philippians).
T_______________________
We begin to trust relationships with others and our Higher Power, Jesus Christ!
“It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe” (Proverbs 29:25 GNB).
Y______________________
Your Higher Power, Jesus Christ, loves you just the way you are!
No matter what you have done in the past, God wants to forgive it!
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:8).
No matter what shape your life is in today, together God and you can handle it!
“And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out” (1 Corinthians 10:13).
And if you take action to complete the next principle, your future will be blessed and secure!
“So don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time” (Matthew 6:34 TLB)
Principle 2 Prayer
Dear God, I have tried to “fix” and “control “ my life’s hurts, hang-ups, or habits all by myself. I admit that, by myself, I am powerless to change. I need to begin to be- lieve and receive Your power to help me recover. You loved me enough to send Your Son to the cross to die for my sins. Help me be open to the hope that I can only find in Him. Please help me to start living life one day at a time. In Jesus’ name I pray, AMEN.
QUESTIONS
Think About it
“It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe” (Proverbs 29:25 GNB).
1. What things have you been doing over and over again, ex- pecting a different result each time? (insanity)
2. What is your definition of sanity?
3. How have your past expectations of others been unrealistic? Give examples.
4. In the past, how has trusting only in your own feelings and emotions gotten you in trouble?
5. How can your Higher Power, Jesus Christ, help restore you to make sane decisions?
6. What areas of your life are you ready to release control of and hand over to God? Be specific.
Principle 2 Verses
Remember that in the past you were without Christ. You were not citizens of Israel, and you had no part in the agreements with the promise that God made to his people. You had no hope, and you did not know God. But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away from God are brought near through the blood of Christ’s death. (Ephesians 2:12-13 NCV)
And this is the secret: that Christ in your hearts is your only hope of glory. (Colossians 1:27 TLB)
He will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the dimly burning flame. He will encourage the fainthearted, those tempted to despair. He will see full justice given to all who have been wronged. (Isaiah 42:3 TLB)
Principle 2: Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover.
“My mind and body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need” (Psalm 73:26 GNB).
“Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Step 2: We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
“Accept one another, then, for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you” (Romans 15:7 GNB).
“For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13 )
Think About It
When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17 TLB)
Insanity has been described as “doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result each time.”
Sanity has been defined as “wholeness of mind; making decisions based on the truth.”
We begin to follow through on our promises. Others start trusting what we say.
The following are some of the gifts we will receive when we believe that our Higher Power, Jesus Christ, has the power and will restore us to SANITY!
S ________________________
Jesus gives us strength to face the fears that in the past have caused us to fight, flee, or freeze.
“God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear” (Psalm 46:1)
My mind and body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need” (Psalm 73:26 GNB).
A________________________
We learn to have realistic expectations of ourselves and others.
Accept one another, then, for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you” (Romans 15:7 GNB).
N________________________
“As we became conscious of His presence, we began to lose our fear of today, tomorrow or the hereafter. We were re- born.” (Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous).
When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17 TLB)
I________________________
We begin to follow through on our promises. Others start trusting what we say.
“Nothing brings me greater joy than hearing that my chil- dren are living in the truth (3 John 4 Philippians).
T_______________________
We begin to trust relationships with others and our Higher Power, Jesus Christ!
“It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe” (Proverbs 29:25 GNB).
Y______________________
Your Higher Power, Jesus Christ, loves you just the way you are!
No matter what you have done in the past, God wants to forgive it!
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:8).
No matter what shape your life is in today, together God and you can handle it!
“And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out” (1 Corinthians 10:13).
And if you take action to complete the next principle, your future will be blessed and secure!
“So don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time” (Matthew 6:34 TLB)
Principle 2 Prayer
Dear God, I have tried to “fix” and “control “ my life’s hurts, hang-ups, or habits all by myself. I admit that, by myself, I am powerless to change. I need to begin to be- lieve and receive Your power to help me recover. You loved me enough to send Your Son to the cross to die for my sins. Help me be open to the hope that I can only find in Him. Please help me to start living life one day at a time. In Jesus’ name I pray, AMEN.
QUESTIONS
Think About it
“It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe” (Proverbs 29:25 GNB).
1. What things have you been doing over and over again, ex- pecting a different result each time? (insanity)
2. What is your definition of sanity?
3. How have your past expectations of others been unrealistic? Give examples.
4. In the past, how has trusting only in your own feelings and emotions gotten you in trouble?
5. How can your Higher Power, Jesus Christ, help restore you to make sane decisions?
6. What areas of your life are you ready to release control of and hand over to God? Be specific.
Principle 2 Verses
Remember that in the past you were without Christ. You were not citizens of Israel, and you had no part in the agreements with the promise that God made to his people. You had no hope, and you did not know God. But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away from God are brought near through the blood of Christ’s death. (Ephesians 2:12-13 NCV)
And this is the secret: that Christ in your hearts is your only hope of glory. (Colossians 1:27 TLB)
He will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the dimly burning flame. He will encourage the fainthearted, those tempted to despair. He will see full justice given to all who have been wronged. (Isaiah 42:3 TLB)