Step 2 Recovery @ The Rock

Step 2: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

Key Scripture

Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

Introduction

At some point, we all face the reality that our own strength isn’t enough. Whether it’s addiction, broken relationships, or destructive patterns, we reach a place where we realize:

💡 "I can’t do this alone."

Step 2 invites us to believe in a power greater than ourselves—not just any higher power, but the living God who is real, active, and able to bring healing.

Many struggle with this step because they’ve been let down—by people, by their own efforts, or even by religious experiences. But biblical faith isn’t about trusting in ourselves—it’s about trusting in God’s ability to bring lasting change.

When we let go of control and trust Him, we move from hopelessness to restoration.

1. Recognizing Our Need for Help

📖 Romans 7:18 (NKJV) "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find."

Many people try to fix themselves but end up in the same destructive cycles.

Paul describes this struggle—he wants to do right but cannot in his own strength.

Step 2 invites us to recognize that we can’t do this alone—we need God’s help.

Breaking the "Do-It-Yourself" Mentality

How many times have we heard:

"You got yourself into this, you can get yourself out!"

Many of us took this as punishment. But was it?

Reframing Our Perspective

Sometimes, statements like these weren’t meant to hurt us but were the best guidance our parents knew to give.

Many of us rejected their guidance, not realizing that our parents were people just like us—flawed, struggling, and trying their best.

This is not about excusing past wrongs. Instead, it’s about finding healing by shifting our perspective, letting go of bitterness, and embracing God's grace.

A Thought Experiment:

Think about your biggest parenting mistake.

Imagine sincerely apologizing for it—only to find out that your child was hurt by something you actually thought you did right.

Wouldn’t you want grace for that?

God offers us that same grace when we recognize our need for Him.

2. Faith in God’s Power to Restore

Philippians 2:13 (NKJV) "For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure."

The shift in Step 2 is moving from self-reliance to God-reliance.

Many misunderstand faith as just believing in a higher power, but biblical faith is trusting God to change us.

God does the work in us when we surrender.

Remember: God loved you enough to send Jesus.

God wants to restore you to what He created you for.

3. God’s Promise to Restore Us

Joel 2:25 (NKJV) "So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, The crawling locust, The consuming locust, And the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you."

Recovery is not just about quitting a behavior—it’s about full restoration.

God specializes in taking broken lives and making them whole.

Step 2 is about hope—believing that no matter how far we’ve fallen, God can restore us.

Closing Thought

Step 2 is the bridge from despair to hope. It’s the moment we stop trying to fix ourselves and start trusting God to do what only He can do.

We don’t have to have it all figured out—we just have to believe that God can and will restore us.

Today, choose to take that first step: ✔ Acknowledge where you are. ✔ Trust that God is able. ✔ Believe that He is working in you—even if you don’t see it yet.

Discussion Questions

What does it mean to truly believe that God can restore us?

Have you ever struggled to trust God’s power in your life? What helped you take that step of faith?