Recovery is not an overnight phenomenon, but more like a journey. To start, we need to step out of denial and into God's grace. This guide goes through the first three principles.
We need to first look at the toll that denial has had on our ability to face reality, and acknowledge that we are powerless against this struggle. We alone do not have the power to conquer this problem. In Principle 2, we find our hope in Jesus Christ, and how through Him we can recover and restore our sanity. Finally, in Principle 3, we take the action to turn our lives and our wills over to His care and direction.
Each lesson goes through the different aspects of the subject. For example, in the first lesson on denial, we have to admit that there is a problem, and realize all the negative things that have come about because of the problem. Then, the most important part of the lesson is where you get a chance to respond. This is a set of questions that really helps you make it personal, and shows you how to apply it to your own life. When answering these questions truthfully and from the heart, you can benefit the most from the lesson, and you are fully prepared to move on to the next lesson and closer towards recovery.
The participant guides are essential to the person in recovery to take part in because it makes everything personal.