1. Surrender
See the need to allow God to help you grow through others. "So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in His good time He will honor you." - 1 Peter 5:6
2. Acceptance
Accept the full reality of your situation. "Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me." - Psalm 139:1
3. Confession
Begin to open up about the reality of your life. "Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed." - James 5:16
4. Responsibility
Accept responsibility to make the changes that must be made. "Each one of you should test his own actions...each one should carry his own load." - Galatians 6:5
5. Forgiveness
Forgive your own failures and the failures of those who have hurt you. "For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly father will also forgive you." - Matthew 6:14
6. Transformation
Transform your pain into a purposeful ministry out of love for others. "He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us." - 2 Corinthians 1:4
7. Preservation
Protect the spiritual gains you have made-persevere through the struggles we must all experience as we grow. "...continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose." - Philippians 2:12-13
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