Celebrate Recovery Dickson

Celebrate Recovery Dickson Celebrate Recovery is a faith-based recovery program, that deals with life's every day hurt habits and hangups.

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09/04/2026

Smelly Scene

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom."
LUKE 12:32

I’ve always wondered about those idyllic drawings and recreations of the scene of Jesus' birth. They seem to be so neat and tidy, with Joseph and Mary standing perfect and serene. I've been in a few barns, and I can tell you they are nothing like that. Mary gave birth in a dirty, smelly stable filled with animals.
I wonder if she didn't say to God, "Really?
This is what you've chosen for the birth of the Messiah?" By all accounts Mary was an extraordinary woman. Most likely she endured quietly, thinking instead of the bigger plan and willing herself to be obedient to God by giving birth to the Savior of the world. She may have been given eyes to see that the birth of her most amazing child in such a dark and lowly place was to demonstrate his mission— to bring light to a dark and dying world.
Like Mary, it's best not to question God's ways. We can be sure that he always has a bigger plan in the making, even when things don't make sense to us. We must trust him as Mary did, knowing that he is always planning and arranging things for our good.

PRAYER
Lord God, no matter what I face in this life, no matter what adverse conditions or painful circumstances, I know that I can trust you to make everything work together for my good.
In Jesus' name, Amen.

09/03/2026

Handling Anger

'''In your anger do not sin': Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold."
EPHESIANS 4:26-27

Because our anger is so often undiscip-lined, we tend to think of it as sin. But the Bible tells us that anger in and of itself is not sin. In fact, anger, like any other emotion, is a normal part of human life. The sinfulness comes when we fail to keep our anger under control. The Bible clearly tells us what we are to do with our anger:
1. "In your anger do not sin." We are to take authority over our anger so that our response does not take us down the path to sinfulness.
2. "Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry." We are to deal with our anger right away. Brooding is nothing more than meditating on our anger, which increases its power. Amends need to be offered and forgiveness extended.
3. "Do not give the devil a foothold." When we handle anger in the wrong way, we give the devil am******on to use against us and others. Taking care of anger as quickly as possible foils the enemy's plan against us.
We are going to be hurt by others, and we are going to hurt others. It's a part of life. Anger and pain are inevitable; it's what we do with them that counts. We can either defuse anger by making amends and offering forgiveness, or we can open the door and invite the devil in to make things worse. When that happens, everyone loses.

PRAYER
Father, help me to learn to handle my anger in a way that is pleasing to you. In Jesus' name, Amen.

09/02/2026

Be Still to Win

"Moses answered the people, 'Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today.
The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD Will fight for you; you need only to be still!"
EXODUS 14:13-14

The Bible tells us that Moses, speaking on behalf of God and his fellow Israelites, demanded that the Egyptian pharaoh release them from slavery to travel to a land promised to them by God. Pharaoh agreed at first, but as soon as the Israelites left town, he changed his mind and went after them. Now with the pharaoh and his troops behind them and the formidable Red Sea in front of them, the Israelites were literally trapped. Then God told Moses to instruct the people to be still. The Lord had promised to do their fighting for them.
Hold on! That's not how I was taught to fight.
I thought we were supposed to go down swing-ing. As I think back, though, I have to admit that when I try to fight my battles myself, I almost always do—go down, that is.
True to his word, God opened the Red Sea for the Israelites. After they had all gone across to safety, God closed the sea and swallowed up their enemies. He is still keeping his word today, making a way for us where there is no way and swallowing up our enemies behind us. All he asks us to do is be still and trust him.

PRAYER
Father, I praise you for your greatness, and I thank you for fighting for me every day. In Jesus' name, Amen.

09/01/2026

The Little Boy Inside

"He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed."
ISAIAH 53:5

A man once told me that he felt like a little boy in a man's body. When things got tough, he would always revert to that little boy and run away to hide.
This man had suffered some pretty traumatic stuff in his life, especially from men. When he felt threatened or challenged, he would isolate himself or even lash out at others. Even in the best of times, he kept a distance from others. In an effort to protect himself, he formed no real relationships.
The man said that for many years, he listened to Satan's lies and even carried them into his marriage. All that unresolved junk from his past kept him handcuffed emotionally to a frightened little nine-year-old boy.
Today, this man is no longer bonded to the boy. He has finally found the courage to reach out for help. In recovery, God gave him the courage to face the past and deal with it.
He says that when things get tough, he's still tempted to shrink back into defense mode. He can still hear the little boy saying, "Run and hide and it will all go away!" But now he heeds Christ's words instead: "Come to me, and I will lead you through this fiery trial." Instead of running to hide, he runs to God and finds grace, mercy, love, and strength enough to face his past and be the man God created him to be.

PRAYER
Father, quiet the turmoil within, and when scary trials come, help me to stand and fight with you by my side. In Jesus' name, Amen.

08/31/2026

I Have a Story

"In your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."
1 PETER 3:15

Without exception, God has a unique story for each and every human being. For those of us
who surrender our lives to Jesus Christ, that story takes on a whole new significance and power. That story, from start to finish, is our testimony, and throughout the New Testament we are urged to share it with others.
Because our story might draw someone to God who does not know him, it has an importance and urgency outside of ourselves. But sharing our story also has significance in our own lives:
• It gives others hope to hear what has happened to us.
• It reminds us of the changes God has made in our lives.
• It lets people know that Celebrate Recovery is for more than just drug and alcohol issues.
• It gives us a way to invite others to attend church and Celebrate Recovery.
• It increases our sense of gratitude.
• It keeps us humble.
• It helps us maintain a good sense of balance as we remember who we are and where we came from.
Sometimes it's difficult to find the words to describe what God has done for us. Writing it down can be a big help. No matter how we choose to do it, telling our stories is a wonderful way to thank God for what he has done for US.

PRAYER
Thank you, Father, for writing the story of my life. I will never forget what you've done for me. In Jesus' name, Amen.

08/30/2026

Are You Talking to Me?

"Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
1 TIMOTHY 4:7-8

This morning I woke up before the sun rose to get in my morning workout.
But I didn't want to go. The bed was
so warm and comfortable. I kept lying there thinking about how good it would feel to hit the snooze button and go back to sleep for about thirty minutes. But a voice somewhere in my head kept saying, "Get up! You need to get up and go!"
I'm sure for all of us, there are days when we don't want to do the things we know we need to do. But God knows we can't afford to just lie there in bed, especially when it comes to our spiritual fitness. So when we hesitate, the Holy Spirit keeps urging us until we get back into our right minds. He reminds us to do the following:
• Read the Bible, God's letter to us.
• Contact members of our Forever Family to avoid isolation.
• Spend time talking to our heavenly Father in prayer.
• Think of someone we can serve.
• Start training ourselves to be godly.
A good place to begin your spiritual fitness program is the book of James. It reads like a manual for godly living. If we read part of a chapter each day and reflect on what we read, we are sure to see changes in how we are living our lives.

PRAYER
Lord, thank you for the Holy Spirit, who keeps me committed to doing those things that are best for me. In Jesus' name, Amen.

What if the thing you keep saying “I’ll never do again”… keeps happening again?You lose your temper.You go back to the r...
08/29/2026

What if the thing you keep saying “I’ll never do again”… keeps happening again?

You lose your temper.

You go back to the relationship.

You try to control the outcome.

You people-please even though you promised yourself you'd stop.

You reach for the habit that helps you escape.

And afterward you think...

“Why am I still doing this?”

Victory doesn't mean you suddenly become perfect.

It means you begin recognizing the patterns that keep pulling you back and learn how to make a different choice before the pattern takes over.

This Monday at Celebrate Recovery, we're talking about Lesson 15: VICTORY.

We'll look at practical ways to identify what triggers us, replace old patterns with healthier ones, and depend on Jesus instead of our own willpower.

Because recovery isn't about never struggling again.

It's learning that the struggle doesn't have to keep winning. 🧡

Maybe you don't think you need recovery.

Maybe there's just one area of your life where you're ready to finally experience some victory.

Come sit with us.

Monday • 6 PM
Compassion Church

08/29/2026

The Ninth Step

"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift."
MATTHEW 5:23-24

In Step 8, we evaluated all our relationships. We became willing to ofter forgiveness to those who have hurt us, and to make amends for the harm that we have done to others. We agreed to do this without expecting anything in return. Now we must walk the talk.
Step 9: We made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
As we grow in faith and pursue recovery, we want to follow the example Jesus set. As we get to know him better, we want to model his teachings and his ways. We want to become more like him. If we are to implement Step 9 to the best of our ability, we must learn to model God's grace.
Grace is a gift. It cannot be bought. We know this because God has given it to us without expecting anything in return. When we offer our amends in the same way, we are offering a gift to those we have harmed. On a human level, we might not feel that some of these people deserve such a gift, but neither do we deserve any of God's gifts to us. God showers us with his grace, and his strength is ours as we go and do likewise.

PRAYER
Father God, I need your help as I set out to make amends with those I've harmed. Endow me, Lord, with wisdom and courage to do what has to be done. In Jesus' name, Amen.

08/28/2026

Secrets

"What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs."
LUKE 12:3

We start keeping secrets as children. A sixth-grade boy rushes home to beat his parents to the
mailbox. He has to retrieve his poor report card before they see it. He has a secret! He lies awake, worrying if they are going to find out. They ask him why his report card hasn't come. He tells them that the office said there was a computer problem and report cards will be a little late. Now he has covered up his secret with a lie. His guilt grows daily. He tries to isolate himself from his parents by spending more time alone in his room.
Finally, he comes home from school, and his parents are sitting in the living room waiting for him! His mom tells him that she called the school, and they told her that the report cards were mailed out two weeks ago. Now, instead of just being in trouble for his poor grades, he has lost his parents'trust.
Whether we are young or old, keeping secrets always turns out the same way. We start out keeping a secret to escape possible negative consequences. Soon we must defend those secrets by telling lies. Guilt increases, and soon we find ourselves isolated and alone. In Celebrate Recovery we have a saying: "You are only as sick as your secrets." Secrets keep us in the darkness, but when we step out into the light, they no longer have the power to make us sick.

PRAYER
Father, give me the courage to abandon my secrets and step out into the light. In Jesus' name, Amen.

08/27/2026

Blowing It!

"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives."
1 JOHN 1:8-10

We've all blown it at one time or another. We've all made mistakes, some more drastic than
others. And we've all found ourselves in messes of our own making. For that reason, it's important to be aware of two dangers in particular as we begin to clean up after ourselves.
First of all, we sometimes give our mistakes too much power in our lives. We let them snag us and keep us stuck rehearsing them over and over. This way of coping can keep us so connected to the past that we can't go on to complete our recovery. We begin to feel that we aren't worthy of God's help or anyone else's for that matter. Or we live crippled with fear that we will repeat our mistakes.
Second, we sometimes try to downplay our mistakes by pretending that they're no big deal. This is just another type of denial, and it's risky business because it keeps us from learning from the past and opens us up to deception in the future.
We've all blown it, but the good news is, Jesus already paid for all of it. We don't have to hold on to our mistakes, and we don't have to hide them. We can lay them at the foot of the cross and find forgiveness and grace.

PRAYER
Thank you, Father, for the power of your forgiveness. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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