As my life was spiraling out of
control, I had let go of hope. I had
accepted that the business and stress were a season of life that must be
endured. Rather than turn to hope, I
tried to control my environment and those around me to the best of my ability. When I fell short of my expectations I grew
depressed, tired, & lonely, I turned to alcohol, not for hope, but to
temporarily mask the pain. I also turned to my eating disorder for a quick fix, but failed to explore the root issues that caused me to over eat in the first place.
Before taking this Celebrate Recovery Journey, I was at my lowest point. I had lost all hope; I hit rock bottom. How could a Christian lose hope? How could a Christian be controlled by an addiction? I thought God had abandoned me because I knowingly continued in the sin of drunkenness. I was so focused on the greatness of my sin that I failed to see the greatness of my Savior. I found myself in unchartered waters, and knew the only way to regain hope was to turn my thoughts back to the one that held me in the palm of His hand.
- Principle 2: Earnestly believe that God exist, that I matter to Him, and the He has the power to help me recover. "Happy are those who Mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)
- Step 2: I came to believe that a power greater than myself could restore me to sanity. "For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." (Philippians 2:13)
Hope Now - Addison Road
If everything comes down to love,
Then just what am I afraid of?
When I call out Your name,
Something inside awakes in my soul.
How quickly I forget I'm Yours.
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm not my own.
I've been carried by You,
All my life.
[Chorus]
Everything rides on hope now,
Everything rides on faith somehow.
When the world has broken me down,
Your love sets me free.
When my life is like a storm,
Rising waters all I want is the shore,
You say I'll be ok and,
Make it through the rain.
You are my shelter from the storm.
[Chorus 2]
Everything rides on hope now,
Everything rides on faith somehow.
When the world has broken me down,
Your love sets me free.
You've become my hearts desire.
I will sing Your praises higher,
Cause Your love sets me free
Your love sets me free
Your love sets me free.
Then just what am I afraid of?
When I call out Your name,
Something inside awakes in my soul.
How quickly I forget I'm Yours.
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm not my own.
I've been carried by You,
All my life.
[Chorus]
Everything rides on hope now,
Everything rides on faith somehow.
When the world has broken me down,
Your love sets me free.
When my life is like a storm,
Rising waters all I want is the shore,
You say I'll be ok and,
Make it through the rain.
You are my shelter from the storm.
[Chorus 2]
Everything rides on hope now,
Everything rides on faith somehow.
When the world has broken me down,
Your love sets me free.
You've become my hearts desire.
I will sing Your praises higher,
Cause Your love sets me free
Your love sets me free
Your love sets me free.
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