The Christian 12-Step Program at Northbound’s LINKS Christian Drug Rehab

At Northbound’s LINKS Christian Drug Rehab in Newport Beach, we understand that overcoming addictions and compulsive behaviors is not just a physical journey but a deeply spiritual one. Our approach incorporates the widely recognized 12-step program, but with a unique Christian perspective that emphasizes faith in Jesus Christ and the power of His transformative love. Through our Christian 12-step program, individuals can find healing and restoration for both their bodies and souls.

What Is the 12-Step Program?

The traditional 12-step program was originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and is now used worldwide to help people recover from a variety of addictions. The program is built around 12 steps that guide individuals toward self-awareness, healing, and surrender to a higher power. Each step involves a different part of the recovery process, from taking a fearless moral inventory of oneself to making amends for past wrongs. It is a structured approach that helps individuals take accountability and work toward a better life.

Incorporating Christian Principles into the 12 Steps

At Northbound’s LINKS Christian Drug Rehab, we take the core principles of the 12-step program and align them with biblical teachings. The Christian 12-step program helps such people understand that true healing comes from developing a deep and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. While the original 12 steps refer to a “higher power,” our program emphasizes making a conscious contact with God, praying for Him to heal and transform our lives.

For example, the third step of the program involves turning one’s will and life over to God, as understood through Scripture. Here, we encourage participants to see this step as an invitation to let Christ dwell within them, allowing His love and grace to guide their recovery journey. In this way, participants not only work toward overcoming addiction but also embrace a spiritual act of surrender to God’s will.

Step Four: Taking a Fearless Moral Inventory

One of the most important steps in the recovery process is Step Four, which asks participants to take a fearless moral inventory of their lives. This involves a deep and honest evaluation of one’s actions, behaviors, and thoughts. In the Christian 12-step program, we approach this step with humility, asking God to help us see the exact nature of our wrongs. This personal inventory is an opportunity to recognize the sinful nature that fuels addiction and to seek God’s help in overcoming it.

Step Six: Addressing Defects and Shortcomings

In Steps Four and Five, clients discover their defects of character. In Step Six, individuals must become ready to let God remove all these defects of character. This step is deeply aligned with the Christian teaching of standing firm and surrendering to God’s will and grace. We guide participants to ask for God’s mercy to help them let go of their shortcomings and trust in His plan for their lives. Through prayer and reflection, we help participants open themselves up to the healing work that only God can provide.

Step Seven: Restoring Us to Sanity Through God’s Grace

Step Seven involves humbly asking God to remove our shortcomings. In the Christian 12-step program, this step is rooted in the belief that only through God’s grace can we be truly healed and restored. As we acknowledge our imperfections, we turn to Jesus Christ for strength and guidance, trusting that He can restore us to sanity and wholeness.

Integrating Christ Into All Our Affairs

Step 11 focuses on maintaining conscious contact with God through prayer and meditation, seeking His will for our lives in all our affairs. At Northbound’s LINKS Christian Drug Rehab, we teach participants to continually cultivate a relationship with Jesus Christ in their daily lives, inviting Him into every aspect of their recovery. By doing so, they not only overcome addiction but also experience the deep joy and peace that come from walking closely with the Lord.

A Faith-Based Path to Freedom

Our Christian 12-step program is more than just a method for overcoming addiction. It is a journey toward a life of freedom, grounded in faith and guided by the loving hand of Jesus Christ. At Northbound’s LINKS Christian Drug Rehab, we believe that true healing is possible when individuals surrender their burdens to God and trust in His power to transform their lives.

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, we invite you to explore how the Christian 12-step program at Northbound’s LINKS Christian Drug Rehab can help you find lasting recovery through faith and spiritual renewal. With God’s help, you can find freedom, healing, and hope.