Lesson 12: Living in Recovery & Helping Others

🎯 Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:

• Understand recovery as a long-term lifestyle, not a short-term fix.
• Embrace identity as a person in recovery, not a person stuck in the past.
• Discover the power of sharing their story to help others heal.
• Create a post-course plan for staying connected, accountable, and growing.

🧠 Quote

“Recovery isn’t just about getting your life back. It’s about discovering the life you were meant to live.”

📖 Scripture

“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…”
— Revelation 12:11 (NIV)

🎬 From Shame to Story

Denise never wanted to tell anyone about her gambling addiction. She thought it was too embarrassing, too messy. But after completing her recovery journey, a friend confided that she was secretly struggling too. Denise shared her story. Her shame turned into strength. That one conversation sparked healing in both of them. Now, Denise leads a support group—and her story is still changing lives.

🧠 What Does “Living in Recovery” Mean?

✅ You continue to grow—even after urges fade.
✅ You stay connected to truth, community, and purpose.
✅ You help others by being honest about your journey.
✅ You don’t wait to be “perfect” before living with passion and peace.

You are not just someone who quit gambling.
You are someone who chose transformation—and keeps choosing it every day.

🛠 Post-Course Recovery Plan

1. 📅 Weekly Routine

Create a consistent rhythm of health:

• Journaling
• Therapy or support group
• Healthy dopamine activities
• Scripture & prayer time
• Check-ins with accountability

2. 🤝 Community

Healing happens in a relationship. Stay plugged in:

• Celebrate recovery groups
• Small support groups
• Online recovery forums
• Serving others in recovery

3. 📣 Share Your Story

You don’t have to go public, but consider:

• Writing your testimony
• Sharing with someone still struggling
• Speaking at a support meeting
• Mentoring someone newer in recovery

Your healed wounds can become someone else’s survival guide.

✍️ Journaling Prompts

• What has changed in me since Lesson 1?
• What does it mean to “live in recovery” in my daily life?
• Who might benefit from hearing my story?
• What’s one commitment I will make moving forward?

🙏 Prayer of Commission

“God, thank You for walking with me through this journey. You never gave up on me. You’ve taught me to face truth, feel pain, and find healing. I know the journey isn’t over—but I’m not who I was. Help me walk forward in freedom and purpose. Use my story. Use my life. And when I feel weak, remind me that You are strong. Amen.”

🏁 Final Charge

You made it to the end of the course—
…but this isn’t the end.
This is the beginning of a new life.

Keep showing up. Keep telling the truth. Keep walking in freedom.
You’re not just a survivor. You’re a witness.

Welcome to the community of the healed and healing.