I've said it before, but when Micah and Karyn ask you to do a lesson, write a blog, etc it usually happens to be something that you're dealing with at the moment. Except the time they asked me to talk about being humble.
Anyway, I "got signed up" to talk about Step 2. Part of my recovery is my struggle with depression and all of the lies that come with it. Even if you don't struggle with depression, I'm sure there are times when you question your own sanity. This is where Step 2 comes in.
Step 2 states, We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. That power of course is God. "For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose."
Philippians 2:13. Sanity is defined as good sense or soundness of judgement. Maybe you're believing the lies of depression, or maybe your divorce has you making questionable decisions, regardless of the specific cause, at some point our hurts, habits, and hang ups affect our sanity. No matter what is having you question your sanity, God can restore it.
Your part is to be willing to let God work in you to restore your sanity.
Maybe you're believing the lie that you're not ready, you don't have time for a step study, your accountability partners are too busy and tired of hearing about your problems. Maybe you think you're not worth it. Why would God take the time and effort to restore you to sanity when there are so many deserving people who need it? These are lies Satan wants you to believe. The truth is, like the prodigal son, God rejoices when we turn to Him.
To work Step 2 requires prayer, open communication with your accountability team, and faith. Regular attendance at your CR program doesn't hurt either. Much like all the Steps, you may revisit this one and need to be restored to sanity more than once. That's okay! I know that I do.
Grateful Believer,
Andrew
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