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Tetelestai Recovery

Finding God’s Purpose: Overcoming Personal Weaknesses

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We found relief in knowing that it was His pleasure to make us into the people He designed us to be.

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and power to do what pleases Him.” 

(Philippians 2:13)   

   

Since time did not exist in the spiritual realm, we held fast to our faith that somewhere in time, His work in us had been completed.

“I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

(Philippians 1:6)

We claimed our territory in the New Normal, assured that He would drive out our defects, one issue at a time.

“Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you have increased enough to take possession of your territory.”

(Exodus 23:30)

We became confident in God’s declaration that He had gifted us with the proper tools and traits to become functional in the land of our New Normal.

“God gives life to the dead and calls things into existence that do not exist.”

(Romans 4:17)

  1. What defect has God taken away that you never thought possible?
  2. What defect has God removed that you didn’t even realize was a defect?
  3. What defect has God removed which made you feel as if you lost a part of yourself?
  4. What defect would you like God to remove now?
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Tetelestai Recovery

Overcoming Inner Strife: God’s Possibilities

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Greed, lust, strife, envy, deception, and fear were familiar to us. Generosity, honesty, loyalty, wisdom, honor, and humility existed outside of our comfort zone. These traits seemed unattainable for those of us who seemed so deeply damaged.

We sometimes felt it was impossible to be comfortable in such unfamiliar territory.

Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” (Mark 10:27)

Within these words of Jesus, we found our stability. We stopped beating ourselves up for failing to accomplish what no human could. We realized our New Normal was a gift from God. We could not force it or coerce it. We would not need to use our old manipulation techniques to con Him into giving us a new life.

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Tetelestai Recovery

From Addiction to Redemption: My Journey

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I suffered from anxiety all  my life and didn’t know what to call it. I self-medicated with drugs and alcohol, which only made the problem worse. I ended up hitting bottom in the worst way and was facing prison. Thankfully, I didn’t run. I did my time and that is where I met Jesus. I continued progress after my release and recently celebrated 17 years clean and sober.

Since leaving prison, God has placed people in my path who would help me in my journey. One was a doctor who understood addiction and provided me with safe, legal, non-addictive medication that relieved my anxiety. Later, God brought a man into my life who was also in recovery. He had found Jesus and sobriety while incarcerated several years earlier and was currently hosting AA and NA meetings in our local jail. We eventually married and now enjoy a life that is better than we ever imagined possible. We owe all credit to Jesus who gathered up our shattered lives and restored us to sanity.

Through our journey and subsequent prison ministry, we wrote the book, Tetelestai Recovery: It is Finished, which details our journey into the freedom and recovery found in the final words of Jesus, “It is finished!”

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A Date With Destiny

Embrace Your Eternal Spirit: Living Beyond Age

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“The Lord who sits on the throne will protect them. They will never be hungry again. They will never be thirsty again. The sun will not hurt them. No heat will burn them.”

(Revelation 7:16)

Your physical body is aging, but your spirit is timeless and eternal.

Because of your belief in Jesus and the power of His resurrection, you have been given the Holy Spirit, who lifts you to new waves of enlightenment.

Springing up with living water, your spirit rushes like a river, creating the current which propels your physical form to each new assignment from God.

In partnership with the Spirit, you generate supernatural energy. This effect infuses the atmosphere surrounding you with a positive charge. This is why you are known as one who lights up the room wherever you go.

In this way, you are living inside-out, using the power produced by the Spirit to carry you from your current human experience into your future spiritual existence.

Someday, your human form will fall away, and you will become fully alive in a dimension so dazzling, it is beyond human words or mortal imagination.

In this glorious realm of eternal life, you will no longer experience hunger or thirst. You will never again experience the discomfort of earthly elements or human distress. 

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Coincidence or Divine Miracle? Understanding the Signs

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The Lord says, “I did many miracles when I brought you out of bondage. I will show you more miracles like that.”

(Micah 7:15)

You are blessed with many opportunities to witness miracles. You see the power of God at work in the small details no one else notices. You see His design in anomalies that others view as simply coincidence. 

For this reason, you are given a front row seat to observe some of God’s most amazing miracles.

Not only are you able to perceive the impact of healing from a physical standpoint, but you also recognize when healing is taking place in those who suffer from mental, emotional, and spiritual maladies as well.

You know the people and you identify these miracles. You are able to see it all happen and confirm that each event is a miracle.

You understand the spiritual principle of faith behind miracles. You live your life with eyes wide open so you never miss an opportunity to observe them in real time.

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Understanding Humility: A Stealth Mission from God

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“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and turn from their cruel ways, I will hear from heaven. I will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

(2 Chronicles 7:14)

In a world filled with ambition and competition, you often feel out of sync. There seems to be little value placed on the extraordinary virtue of humility. This causes you deep grief.

You are called to be humble and gentle. Gifted with that anointing, you walk through many of your God-given assignments virtually unnoticed.

Since humility often transforms into pride once it is recognized, truly humble people rarely see it in themselves.

Humility requires a great deal of divine intervention because most humans do not find it very satisfying. There is no humble-meter which measures the level of humility a person has attained.

There is rarely any human praise or worldly reward for your commitment to the virtue of humility.

Your God-given assignments are often stealth missions, guided and monitored by the Spirit of God. It is through your humility and gentleness that His compassion is revealed to those who need it most.

His grace is poured out on you as you walk in humility. Covered by this supernatural protective layer, you are able to complete each assignment without the distraction of people-pleasing or blind ambition.

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Spreading Hope: The Impact of Divine Words

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The Lord of heaven’s armies spoke His words to me.

(Zechariah 7:4)

The messages you receive from God are words of hope, healing, and harmony for those within your circle of influence.

You may not even realize the magnitude of each message when it is being received or delivered. But in time, you will see the impact of these tiny seeds of hope, as you scatter them freely along the paths you walk.

Your message of God’s love brings color and beauty to a world which would otherwise be dull and lifeless.

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Finding Hope in Times of Sorrow

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Sorrow may sadden your face, but it sharpens your understanding.

(Ecclesiastes 7:3)

You sense God’s presence with greater intensity during times when you are down and find it impossible to stand on your own. 

Because of this, you have learned to be grateful for your struggles, for they generate a new level of intimacy between you and your Creator.

You know God is there to help shoulder the heaviness you feel when your heart is sad and therefore, you are able to find hope even in the midst of despair. 

Through this, you gain a greater appreciation for the relationship you have with the Divine and a deeper understanding of the value of His presence.  

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Discovering Your Worth: The Importance of Being Uniquely You

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“And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, He will certainly care for you.”

(Matthew 6:30)

In a world of competition and comparisons, you sometimes wonder if your value is measured by what you do, rather than by who you are.

This is a concern for many human beings. Some struggle to do more, or to be better in order to feel significant.  Others think that genetics, money, talent, or fame will make them feel important. Sadly, these beliefs prove to be worthless.

Knowing that you are handmade by the Creator of the Universe assures you of your value. Since you are so special to God, He designed you in a uniquely wonderful way. Before your mother even knew you existed, God was already weaving together the strands of your DNA.

Imagine His excitement as He  selected your eye color, your voice tone, and your sense of humor! He gave you a passion for family, friendship, and community.

He infused you with a high level of curiosity and creativity. He placed within you, specific gifts and talents which you are just beginning to discover.

Your value is far beyond what you do or say. You are much more important than your background, achievements or awards.

You are a person with a destiny; designed by the God of the galaxies.

You play an important role in the future of humanity. Each day you spend on this planet becomes a  significant part of history.

God knows the value of your distinctive human spirit. He knows that your heart is filled with compassion, determination, and enthusiasm. He has given you a mind, body, and temperament which are ideal for your journey.

Long before anyone knew you, God was sketching out a plan; designing you perfectly for the destiny that would be yours. He chose you as His own, and He will be your God forever.

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Unburden Your Heart: Talk to God About Your Struggles

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“O Lord, listen to them in heaven and forgive the sins of your servants and teach them to do what is right.”

(2 Chronicles 6:27)

You lead a victorious life when you release your sins and personal failures into the safe space of grace, where forgiveness is found.

When something tempts you, it becomes the topic of your next conversation with God. You do not try to keep it hidden because you know the only way to handle temptation is with the power of divine intervention.

You talk with your Heavenly Father throughout the day and share with Him the struggles that plague your thoughts.

As you share your concerns with God, you find a sense of relief. Your thoughts are turned toward His forgiveness and protection, rather than your own fears and failures.

As the presence of God causes your stress to subside and the chaos to calm, you identify and name your specific challenges.

When you talk things out with God, the issues that overwhelm you are broken down into manageable portions.

Thanks to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, you are given divine wisdom to know the right thing to do.

Knowing that Christ has liberated you from sin and fear, you are free to pursue your destiny with confidence and conviction.

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