176. What does 'working it' mean?

About this episode

Rodney Holmstrom discusses the importance of understanding the difference between 'working' the recovery program and 'surrendering' control to maintain a balanced perspective on recovery.

The longer we are on the road to recovery the more tempting it is to make the resource our idol instead of the Source who is worthy to be worshipped. How do we work the program and not make the program an idol. One of our sayings at Celebrate Recovery is "keep coming back because it works if you work it and it won't if you don't". Does that mean we take control back or release control? What does that mean to work the program? Understanding the heart behind this is essential to keeping things balanced, and keeping our perspective and eyes on God. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field, Director of Celebrate Recovery, will discuss and help us understand the difference between 'working' it to check a box versus 'surrendering' control, and walking in healthy recovery.

People in this episode

Guest: Rodney Holmstrom

Topics covered

• recovery
• spirituality
• program management
• surrender
• balance

Keywords

• working it
• recovery program
• surrender
• Celebrate Recovery
• spiritual growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Celebrate Recovery

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