Thursday, January 24, 2013

Introduction

"These principles can help you come unto Christ and allow Him to Change you"
"Some people consider addictions to be simply had habits that can be conquered by willpower alone, but many people become so dependent  on a behavior or a substance that they no longer see how to abstain from it.  They lose perspective and a sense of other priorities in their lives."
As President Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught: "Addiction has the capacity to disconnect the human will and nullify moral agency."
Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve taught: "We should avoid any behavior that is addictive."
"Whatever is addictive compromises our will"
"Subjecting our will to the overbearing impulses imposed by any form of addiction serves Satan's purposes and subverts our Heavenly Father's."
If you suspect you are addicted and if you feel even the smallest desire to break free, we invite you to join us in studying and applying the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ as they are taught in this guide. 

Step 1 Honesty

Admit that you, of yourself, are powerless to overcome your addictions and that your life has become unmanageable. 
To learn more about this important first step. Please click on a link below. 

Step 2 Hope

Come to believe that the power of God can restore you to complete spiritual health.
See more at the link below for help in step 2 

Step 3 Trust in God

Decide to turn your will and your life over to the care of God the Eternal Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
See more here

Step 4 Truth

Make a searching and fearless written moral inventory of yourself. 
To read and understand more about this step, please visit the website at the link below.

Step 5 Confession

Admit to yourself, to your Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, to proper priesthood authority, and to another person the exact nature of your wrongs.
To see and learn more about Step 5 click below

Step 6 Change of Heart

Become entirely ready to have God remove all your character weaknesses.
Click the link below to learn more about step 6 

Step 7 Humility

Humbly ask Heavenly Father to remove your shortcomings. 
To learn more about Step 7 please click the link below.

Step 8 Seeking Forgiveness

Make a written list of all persons you have harmed and become willing to make restitution to them. 
To learn more and see how step 8 works. Please click the link below. 

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Step 9 Restitution and Reconciliation

Wherever possible, make direct restitution to all persons you have harmed. 

To see how a Meeting is Run for step 9, click below and join one! 



Step 10 Daily Accountability

Continue to take Personal inventory, and when you are wrong promptly admit it.
To watch and learn more about step 10 Please click the link below:
http://www.mormonchannel.org/addiction-recovery-program/daily-accountability-step-10