Day 1: Taking It SLOW

Recovery 4 Life Church

Day 1: Taking It SLOW

Our perspective plays a big part in how we see ourselves and the world around us. The enemy wants to narrow our perspective, while God reminds us to consider the our role in the larger picture – and we each of us have a specific role.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Choose the one thing you want to focus on trusting God with this week. It may be tempting to want to tackle everything at once, but this is actually more confusing and difficult. Zero in on one person, one situation, or one temptation. This laser focus approach will help you to learn to trust God more completely than ever before.

2) Write that one thing on a piece of paper and keep it handy for later in the week.

3) Set up reminders for yourself throughout the day (i.e. post-it notes, cell phone reminders, etc.) to pray each time you see the reminder. Get creative or use what’s already there.

Please Note: Serenity University has become Bloom-U!

Day 2: Surrender

Surrender is trust in action. Oddly enough, that action is often physical stillness. For many of us, being still and waiting on the Lord is harder than lifting the heaviest of burdens. But moving can actually get in God’s way. Instead, we can look to prayer as a means of active intervention, surrender, and peace. ACTION STEPS: 1) Review the list of Trust Verses and God's Promises. Which one(s) resonate with you the most? 2) Spend a few moments reflecting on where you are fighting for control and where you are powerless – especially as it relates to that “one thing” you are trusting God with during this challenge. 3) Listen to the recorded listening exercise. Please Note: Serenity University has become Bloom-U!

Day 3: Listen

Our beliefs impact our thoughts, which shape our emotions, which affect our choices and behaviors. That is why scripture instructs us to take every thought captive. But this is a discipline we can improve upon over time and not a habit that will form overnight. ACTION STEPS: 1) Select a personal scripture verse that you can repeat and will encourage you with the Lord's truth when you are tempted to pick up your worry. Post this scripture in your home and workplace to remind you periodically to trust God. 2) Take the piece of paper with your “one thing” (from Day 1) and symbolically hand it over to God. (Bury it outside, tear it up, place it in a "God Box," or do something of your own) 3) Write a list of examples where the Father has come through for you when you were scared or in a tough place. You can also add Biblical examples that resonate with you to show He is trustworthy to give us what we NEED over and over. Please Note: Serenity University has become Bloom-U!

Day 4: Obey

Gratitude is more than an attitude that covers or distracts from our wounds. It is a form of worship that helps us experience God’s heart. The joy of the Lord is our strength and gratitude is a means of healing those wounds and receiving His strength. ACTION STEPS 1) Choose a worship song or playlist you love, and listen to it periodically throughout the day. 2) Write out a Gratitude prayer to the Lord for each item on your list from yesterday's action step. 3) The Israelites were told to stack stones to remember all that God had done for them as they crossed into the Promised Land. Turn the items on your list into "rocks." Something physical to help remind you of each blessing He provides along your journey. Please Note: Serenity University has become Bloom-U!