Does the 12 Step Process Help Christians?

Please note: We are not a predominant 12 step program. In fact, we only introduce 12 step process in program. Our emphasis is on emotional pain, trauma, spiritual  issues and physical healing. We do introduce the twelve step process through Celebrate Recovery groups and encourage it as a long-term recovery plan. Clients that succeed are the ones who have attached long term to a 12 step group for growth and accountability.

Understanding the 12 Step Process

The Bible and 12 Steps Program, properly understood and utilized together, provide a lighted and guided path of recovery for those struggling in darkness. The 12 Steps Program has provided relief and healing for more men and women around the world than any other device or technique, and it completes this through the power, respect and truth of God.

The 12 Step Process gives individuals a method and framework for restoring their lives, freeing themselves from the ties of addiction, and living a fulfilling life of truth and purpose. Using this framework with the Bible and spiritual guidance, we help to heal all damages ravaged by addiction, to the body, soul and spirit. This process does not cover up scars or mask damages, but provides a tried and true method for recovery that is permanent and realized by a soul that is free and clean.

In Jesus, we find the love, acceptance, freedom and peace that we have searched for in our addiction. The 12 Steps program gives you a path to bring Christ into your heart and New Life Spirit Recovery supports you at every step.

This simple formula has the ability to deliver an abuser from a life of bondage and insanity, to a place of freedom, peace, and joy. We find in Jesus, what most have been searching for in a bottle, needle or pipe.

Steps 1 through 3 have the ability to take a person from a state of selfish self-centeredness, powerless, helpless, and hopeless, to a Christ-centered life, hopeful and all-powerful in Christ Jesus. At step three, the all-powerful Helper comes to live within. “Made a decision” has a deeper meaning to it. To decide actually means to kill off the other option or options. In the process of deliverance, this term is called renounce. When we decide to turn our will and life over to the care of God, we are actually renouncing the connections we have with the other gods we were worshiping such as alcohol, drugs, sex, money, etc. The Gate Keeper, our Lord Jesus Christ, is the only One with the power to get them out, can and will get them out and will keep them out but only if He is asked. He is the giver and respecter of free will, leaving it up to us to choose how we want to live. When a spirit is removed (in the power of Jesus), the only way that spirit can return is through a (conscious or unconscious) invite back. God has given man a free will and He will certainly respect and protect it. for 12 Step Process info

Steps 4 through 9 are house cleaning steps, a time to utilize the Helper (the Holy Spirit living within) in the cleansing process of inner self. First, immoral behavior (sin) is dealt with, then the sinful nature (the defective character living within) that leads us to sin, and finally we face those that we have harmed with our sinful destructive behaviors. Admitting our wrongs, repenting of that behavior, forgiving one’s self, forgiving others, and receiving God’s forgiveness as well as the forgiveness of others is the key to freedom. What a freeing experience it is to clean up the wreckage of our sinful destructive behaviors. We confess our sins to God for forgiveness and a cleansing (1 John 1:9), and to each other for healing (James 5:16a).

Step 10 is the maintenance step, teaching us to evaluate our daily behavior, while encouraging us to clean up potential problems before they become problems. Diligently revisiting this step keeps us from building a new inventory of lingering unresolved immoral issues.  for 12 Step Process info

Step 11 encourages continual spiritual growth, continuously improving our personal relationship with God. It is His desire to have an ongoing personal relationship with each of us, and healthy relationships require good communication. We communicate with Him through prayer and meditation. In prayer, we speak to Him, and through meditation, He speaks to us. Some of our biggest lessons come directly from Him through prayer and meditation. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

Step 12 is all about trying to help those still suffering in bondage to their addiction. We become living, breathing testimonies of God’s transforming power. Carrying the message of freedom, Biblically speaking, is known as the great commission. Those that have experienced this new found freedom can’t help but want to share it with others.  12 Step Process is fast

Our clinical directors are well known published authors whose materials are used throughout the country and even the world.  New Life Spirit Recovery was established in 2005 and has been recognized by many credible ministries such a Focus on the Family and Calvary Chapel.

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