The Solution
The solution is to let God be the loving parent we seek! As Serenity Seekers becomes a safe place for us, we find the freedom to express all the hurts and fears we have kept inside and to free ourselves from the shame and blame that are carry-overs from the past. We become adults who are no longer imprisoned by childhood reactions. We recover the child within us, learning to accept and love ourselves the way Jesus loves and accepts us.
The healing begins when we risk moving out of isolation. Feelings and buried memories will return, but by gradually releasing the burden of unexpressed grief, we slowly move out of the past. We learn to let God show us how to nurture the emotionally wounded child within us with love, gentleness, humor and respect.
Although we had alcoholic or dysfunctional parents, God has given us the 12 steps of recovery based on Scripture. We believe the 12 steps of recovery are the action and work through which God heals us. We use the Scriptures; we use the steps; we use the meetings; we use the telephone. We share our experience, strength and hope in Christ with one another. We learn to restructure our sick thinking one day at a time. When we release our parents from responsibility for our actions today, we become free to make healthful decisions as actors, not reactors. We progress from hurting to healing to helping. We awaken to a sense of wholeness we never knew was possible.
Who We Are In Christ
We Are accepted…
We are God’s children. John 1:12
As disciples, We are friends of Jesus Christ. John 15:15
We have been justified. Romans 5:1
We are united with the Lord, and we are one with him in spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:17
We have been bought with a price, and we belong to God. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
We are members of Christ’s body. 1 Corinthians 12:27
We have been chosen by God and adopted as his children. Ephesians 1:3-8
We have been redeemed and forgiven of all our sins. Colossians 1:13-14
We are complete in Christ. Colossians 2:9-10
We have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4:14-16
We are secure…
We are free from condemnation. Romans 8:1-2
We are assured that God works for our good in all circumstances. Romans 8:28
We are free from any condemnation brought against us, and we cannot be separated from the love of God. Romans 8:31-39
We have been established, anointed, and sealed by God. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
We are hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1-4
We are confident that God will complete the good work he started in us. Philippians 1:6
We are citizens of Heaven. Philippians 3:20
We have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind. 1 John 5:18
We are born of God, and the evil one cannot touch us. Timothy 1:7
We are significant…
We are a branches of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and channels of his life. John 15:5
We have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. John 15:16
We are God’s temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16
We are ministers of reconciliation for God. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
We are seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm. Ephesians 2:6
We are God’s workmanship. Ephesians 2:10
We may approach God with freedom and confidence. Ephesians 3:12
We can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us. Philippians 4:13
The more we reaffirm who we are in Christ, the more our behavior will begin to reflect our true identity!
