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Everything about God’s creation in the Book of Genesis is described as being good, with the exception of the fact that Adam was alone. Adam’s isolation is the only thing in the first two chapters that God considered to be a problem. When God created Eve, a partner for Adam, then God was pleased with everything in His creation.

But, then one day Adam and Eve’s disobedience affected all of God’s creation. The ideal world of the Garden of Eden was gone forever and life became a struggle. Our futile attempts to avoid the realities of a fallen world have led us into all kinds of destructive behaviors. Recovery begins when we squarely face the broken realities of our world. Once we face this, we have entered the spiritual arena where battles are fought to regain what has been lost.

God has not left us to figure out a plan for recovery all alone, nor has he left us a long list of rules to follow. Instead, God always works with people on a very personal level in the recovery process. In Genesis, God modeled this pattern for us time and again. He chose certain individuals and worked patiently in their lives, reconciling them to Himself and the people around them.

Celebrate Recovery at Bible Baptist Church is more than a drug and alcohol program. It is designed to disciple us and grow us in a relationship with God no matter our recovery need. See you on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m.!