Recovery Church Lynden

Recovery Church Lynden A Church Created BY the Recovery Community FOR the Recovery Community

09/07/2026

Step 9:
We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

At this point in recovery, most of us have experienced some major changes in our attitudes. At one time, we were so consumed by our addictions that we thought only of ourselves, failing to show any consideration for others. In this step, the focus is on the interest and needs of others.

Bible reading: Philippians 2:1-8

There may be situations where we will suffer if we go back to make amends. This is part of the work of recovery, and the potential pain should not deter us. The apostle Peter wrote, "If you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you....Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threatened revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly " (1 Peter 2:20-23).
This step can be very difficult as we face the painful consequences of our past actions. During this time, we need to turn our lives over to the care of God. He will fairly and wisely decide what will happen to us.
The best cure for selfishness is God's call to serve others.

09/06/2026

Step 9:
We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

Some of us may have stolen things from others, but now have no means of paying them back. How can we face the people we've wronged when we have nothing to offer? Since working through Step Eight, we should be willing to humbly approach the people we've wronged. But if we cant repay our debts, what's the point.
Jesus told a story about a young son who demanded an early inheritance and left home. He wasted his fortune on riotous living. He hit bottom, so to speak, and decided to go back to his father. He had nothing left of what he had taken and no means with which to ever repay his father. We can imagine his feelings as he rehearsed what he would say.

Bible reading: Luke 15:11-24

We may feel like we have nothing to offer. But to the people who love us, we are more important than anything else we could give them. The apostle Paul said, "Owe nothing to anyone----except for your obligation to love one another" (Romans 13:8). Though we may not be able to pay our debts right away, we can still offer our love.
Making amends can be the richest of gifts.

09/05/2026

Step 9:
We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

Bible reading: Philemon 1:13-16

Sometimes we need to complete unfinished business before we can move forward toward new opportunities in life. Some of us may have left a trail of broken laws and relationships behind us--things we need to address before moving on.
A new life doesn't excuse us from past obligations. While the apostle Paul was in prison, he led a runaway slave named Onesimus into a new life. Paul sent him back to his master, even though Onesimus risked the death penalty for his offense. Since his previous master was a friend of Paul's, and a Christian brother, they hoped that Onesimus would be forgiven.
Before we can move ahead we must face the unfinished business of the past. This includes offering to pay back what we owe, coming clean with the law and going back to the people from whom we ran away. We cant assume forgiveness from people, although we can hope for it. In some cases we may be surprised to find pardon and release from the bo***ge of our past.
Making direct amends will release us from our bo***ge to the past.

09/04/2026

Step 9:
We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

There may be people whom we've hurt so badly that they hate us. There may be considerable risks involved in going back to face them. The pain may not be erased, even after many years. But as difficult as a meeting might be, it may help in our healing process----if god is leading us to do it.

Bible reading: Genesis 32:1-12

We can learn from Jacob's example in this situation. First, we must be certain that God is leading us. We can pray earnestly, remembering his previous provisions and trusting in his promises. Then, asking for protection, we must take steps toward reconciliation.
God's call to make amends will lead us down a path toward good things.

09/03/2026

Come on down!!
Tonight we'll be hearing what the Holy Spirit has placed on Greg's heart to share with us.
If you are new to the page:
Our doors open at 5pm for our two 12 Step study groups: AA and ACA
The meeting begins at 7pm with a light meal, coffee is always on.
We are located at 300 7th St. In Lynden, WA
We are a group, more like family, that are in various stages of our recovery stories, and are here to listen, help or just hold a hand. Whatever you need. We also have resources that can further you along in your recovery process AND we'd love to meet you !!!!
Won't you please join us ? We hope to see you there.

09/03/2026

Step 9:
We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

How many times have we written people off because of some dispute in the distant past? Years pass and people change; yet we cling to our old ways of seeing them. Perhaps we never saw them very clearly in the first place! For some of us, making amends will include reviewing our relationships. We may need to change our estimation of some of those we've already judged.

Bible reading: Acts 15:36-41

The Bible doesn't tell us how Paul came to change his opinion of John Mark. Perhaps he realized that he hadn't been completely fair. Maybe John Mark had changed over the years. At some point, though, they had reestablished their relationship and repaired the emotional damage done.
Making amends includes going back and settling emotional accounts. When we've judged someone harshly, we need to re-examine our relationship with that person. If we expect others to change how they look at us, we will need to do the same for others.
By making amends, we become open to God's life-changing power.

09/02/2026

Step 9:
We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

When we are feeding our addictions, it is easy to become consumed by our own needs. Nothing matters except getting what we crave so desperately. We may have to lie, cheat, kill, or steal; but that doesn't stop us. Within our families and community we become known as "takers," trampling over the unseen needs of others.

Bible reading: Luke 19:1-10

Zacchaeus went beyond just paying back what he had taken. For the first time in a long time, he saw the needs of others and wanted to be a "giver."
Making amends includes paying back what we have taken, whenever possible. Some of us may even seize the opportunity to go even further, giving even more. As we begin to see the needs of others and respond by choice, our self-esteem will rise. We will begin to realize that we can give to others, instead of just being a burden.
Making amends is the first step to becoming a giver.

09/01/2026

Step 9:
We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

How many people are living in the shadow of our unkept promises? Is it to late to go back now and try to make it up to them?

Bible reading: 2 Samuel 9:1-9

There are probably people in our lives who have been affected by promises we've failed to keep. It is important that we try to fulfill whatever promises we are able to. When we can't, the least we can do is ask what our neglect meant to those we disappointed.
As we make amends we restore to others what rightfully belongs to them.

08/31/2026

Step 8:
We made a list of all person's we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.

We may feel like God hates us. We may hate ourselves right now. We wonder how God's love can continue when we've disappointed him so. It's a wonderful that God doesn't just throw us away! It's a wonderful that he keeps us at all.

Bible reading: Romans 8:38-39

Once we've accepted Christ's death as payment for our sins, there's absolutely nothing we can do to escape the love of God! God knows everything we've done----every thought, word, and deed. In fact, he knew things would happen as they did before they ever happened. He is determined to bless us, to love us, and to keep us. He'll never throw us away!
There is absolutely nothing we can do to make God loves us any less.

08/30/2026

Step 8:
We made a list of all person's we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.

We may be the one who tries to hold it all together in the family. We figure that if we dont take care of things, they just won't be taken care of. So we rush around trying to make sure that everything is as it should be. We may fume that others dont pitch in and help. We may simmer in our own self-pity, as we silently hope that someone will notice that we need help. We may hurt others by lashing out unexpectedly or by blaming them.

Bible reading: Luke 10:38-42

Martha deprived herself by trying to be available to everyone. She deprived herself of what she really needed, while playing the martyr. The result was resentment, self-pity, and indignation that no one came to her rescue. Whom have we hurt, ourselves included, by behaving as Martha did?
Keeping busy with the wrong things robs us of even better things God has for us.

Address

300 7th Street
Lynden, WA
98264

Opening Hours

7pm - 8:30pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Recovery Church Lynden posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Place Of Worship

Send a message to Recovery Church Lynden:

Shortcuts

Share

Category