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Step Two: Finding Hope When You Can’t Save Yourself

Exploring the Second Step in Recovery: “We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.”

Walking on Water, Then Sinking

Remember Peter’s famous moment on the Sea of Galilee? A storm raged, waves battered the disciples’ boat, and then Jesus appeared, walking on the water. Peter, bold as ever, called out, “Lord, if it’s you, command me to come to you on the water.”

And Jesus said, “Come.”

Peter climbed out of the boat and actually walked on water. But then he noticed the wind and waves, got distracted, and began to sink. In desperation, he cried out three simple words: “Lord, save me.”

Jesus immediately reached out and pulled him up.

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Surrender: Why We All Need Step One

As we start this new year, many of you are thinking about resolutions and goals. Maybe last year you resolved to lose 10 pounds and now you’re thinking, “Great, only 18 to go.” Whatever is on your mind today, I hope you’ll join us for this new series on the 12 Steps.

Why the 12 Steps?

Some of you might be wondering why we’re going through the 12 steps from Alcoholics Anonymous and similar recovery programs. “I’m not an addict,” you’re thinking. “Why do I need this?”

Here’s the truth: more of us are addicted to things than we realize. Almost everyone has something in their life they do without thinking that affects them negatively. Something you want to stop but just can’t.

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