Y.O.U. CURRICULUM
10 STEPS TO FREEDOM
STEP 1
DAY 5
- Are the things I am involved in creating a positive or negative effect on my life?
- Would I want my future child to be doing what I am doing?
- Are the things I am doing hurting me physically and emotionally?
- Do I feel guilty or ashamed about the things I am involved in?
- Do I find myself hiding the things I am involved in?
- Is my life out of control?
5 One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. 2 He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3 Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon, its owner, to push it out into the water. So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there.4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” 5 “Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” 6 And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! 7 A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking.8 When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me— I’m such a sinful man.” 9 For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. 10 His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” 11 And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.
*Red text, often referred to as ‘the red letters’, indicates the words of Jesus
What are you afraid of in leaving your addiction behind?
Use a personal journal to write down your answers and track your progress.
What has your addiction robbed you of?
Use a personal journal to write down your answers and track your progress.
How would you like Jesus to fill up your net?
Use a personal journal to write down your answers and track your progress.
Dear Lord Jesus, I acknowledge I have a problem. I struggle with addiction. I am coming to You for help. Please remove this obsession from me and show me how to fish correctly, one day at a time. In Jesus name I pray, amen.
This prayer is a guide to teach you how to talk to God and build a relationship with Him. Tell Him what you're feeling, ask Him for help, declare your gratitude. Feel free to elaborate on your prayer and use this as an oportunity to spend time with your Creator. If it helps you to journal your prayer, we encourage you to do so.
What thoughts are running through your mind?
What questions might you have?
How are you feeling?
Use a personal journal to write down what's on your mind and in your heart. Write down any questions you have and leave room for them to be answered as you continue your journey of FREEDOM!
You are not alone in your walk.
Take some time to encourage the next one on this journey, or simply read the comments below to be encouraged yourself!
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