The Quest to Become Recovered: Our Quest for Wholeness
In a world full of brokenness, addiction, and pain, The Quest to Become Recovered invites individuals on a transformative journey of healing and restoration. Rooted in biblical principles and spiritual truth, this program serves as a guide for those seeking not only recovery from addiction but the deeper quest for spiritual wholeness.
Program Overview
- The Quest Metaphor: The Quest to Become Recovered is structured around the metaphor of a knight’s quest, offering a heroic journey towards spiritual renewal and freedom. Participants are seen as knights and ladies embarking on a divine quest to overcome their past, find inner healing, and pursue their God-given identity.
- Guiding Scripture:
The program is anchored in the New King James Version (NKJV) of the Bible, offering clear and powerful biblical wisdom to illuminate each stage of recovery. Scriptures and spiritual reflections are woven throughout the material to offer guidance and encouragement.
Key Themes:
- Renewal of the Mind: A critical element of the program involves changing thought patterns that have been affected by addiction and the "self-life." Through the lens of Scripture, participants are led to transform their thinking and embrace the "saved life."
- Surrender to God’s Kingdom: Recovery in this quest is about letting go of the individual’s tendency to build their own kingdom and, instead, aligning their life with the Kingdom of God. Participants are challenged to prioritize God's will in their recovery process.
- Identity and Purpose: Each knight or maiden discovers their true identity in Christ as a Soldier, Squire, or Knight (for men) and as a Maiden, Lady, or Dame (for women). Understanding their place in God's plan empowers participants to embrace purpose and mission beyond recovery.
- From Death to Life: Central to the program is the theme of dying to the old self and embracing new life in Christ. Participants are invited to leave behind their past addictions and live as new creations, a concept explored in-depth in Chapter 6, Dying to Live: From Death to Life.
Unique Features:
- Saved Life vs. Self Life Contrast: Participants are guided through an insightful comparison between living for themselves (the "self-life") and living for Christ (the "saved life"), emphasizing the profound changes that occur when we prioritize our relationship with God.
- As Jason Sees It Glossary: A unique aspect of the program is the inclusion of Pastor Jason’s personal glossary, offering relatable, practical interpretations of key recovery and spiritual terms, making complex concepts accessible to all participants.
Support for All Stages of Recovery: The program is designed to support individuals at all stages of recovery—whether they are just beginning their journey or are seasoned veterans in the battle for wholeness. The material is flexible and can be used in one-on-one counseling, small group settings, or personal study.