"Happy are those who know they are sprititually poor" Matthew 5:3

Published on November 26, 2010 by Celebrate Recovery

In physical health, the term recovery refers to the process of moving from illness to wellness. Our "hurts, habits, and hang-ups" are like spiritual illnesses. By following the Biblical principles of Celebrate Recovery, we can begin to move from spiritual illness to spiritual wellness. Some might say we move from bondage-to-self to freedom-in-Christ. Others might say we move from self-reliance to faith and trust in Christ.

 Celebrate Recovery offers an opportunity to participate in a group fellowship where hope and love combine with God’s purpose to save and to mend lives.

 God loves you the way you are, but He doesn’t want to leave you that way. He wants you to know that He is your greatest good; and that if you surrender yourself to Him, not only does He save you but He protects, He provides for, and He can bring substantial healing in your life.

Psalm 103 says it this way in verses 2-5:

“Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits—  who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,  who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,  who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.”