Faith Based Recovery Program

12 Steps of Celebrate Recovery and their Biblical Comparisons

The 12-step Program is an approach to addiction treatment that was originally geared towards individuals suffering from alcoholism. The 12-steps were created by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, who believed that someone could only achieve lasting sobriety if they completed each phase of this program which has been applied in many substance abuse treatments and sober living homes. 70 x7 Ministry uses the 12-step program basics of AA and applies Celebrate Recovery 12-steps and their biblical comparisons were created by Pastor John Baker to help individuals suffering from addiction reach sobriety and assist those struggling to overcome hurts, hangups, and habits to recover.

Each of the 12-steps and their biblical comparisons for addiction treatment serves a purpose. As the person progresses in their recovery, they will be continuously challenged to grow and achieve a new goal. At 70 x7 Ministry, we understand that staying motivated in addiction recovery can be challenging. Individuals in this program will have to face their wrongs and make amends with those who were negatively impacted by the addiction. At our 12-steps program, we offer clients the support they need to successfully move through their recovery journey and maintain their sobriety in the future.

1

We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable.

I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. Romans 7:18 NIV

2

We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 NIV

3

We made a decision to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God.

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 NIV

4

We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord. Lamentations 3:40 NIV

5

We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. James 5:16a NIV

6

We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:10 NIV

7

We humbly asked Him to remove all our shortcomings.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 NIV

8

We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.

Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 NIV

9

We made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24 NIV

10

We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 1 Corinthians 10:12

11

We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us, and power to carry that out.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. Colossians 3:16a NIV

12

Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we try to carry this message to others and practice these principles in all our affairs.

Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore them gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Galatians 6:1 NIV

More about our Program

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Long-term, highly structured homes
  • Comfortable, clean, and safe houses
  • Sponsor and support group
  • Employment Assistance 
  • Life skills
  • Loving, caring, and accessible staff in recovery to help you
  • In-house fellowship meetings
 

WHAT WE REQUEST:

  • You should be employed or in the process of being employed before entering our program
  • Must sign up and take the free 12-step Celebrate Recovery classes, 12-step meetings, and/or AA meetings while living at 70 x 7 Ministry sober living home
  • Attend mandatory family house meetings where you can share your experiences
  • Demonstrate accountability and responsibility
  • Abide by our weekly and weekend curfew rules that apply to everyone
  • Be respectful to staff, house managers, and all fellow family members
  • Do chores to ensure the household is clean
  • We encourage engagement in recreational activities we provide