Life Patterns for Addiction Recovery

Building a Strong Foundation for Lasting Change

Self-Guided Online Lesson: Inner Peace

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:7 (NIV)

"Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means." - Ronald Reagan

Purpose of the Lesson

The purpose of this lesson is to teach you how to develop inner peace through following the guidance of the Holy Spirit. By doing so, you can experience greater contentment and serenity in your life, even when facing difficult situations.

Benefits of Inner Peace

Goal of the Lesson

The goal of this lesson is to help you develop a deeper connection with the Holy Spirit, and to learn how to rely on that guidance for a greater sense of inner peace.

Tasks Required to Meet the Goal

  1. Recognize the need for inner peace
  2. Develop a regular practice of prayer and meditation
  3. Listen for the guidance of the Holy Spirit
  4. Take action on the guidance received
  5. Practice gratitude and forgiveness

How to Accomplish the Task

To accomplish the tasks required to meet the goal, you can follow these steps:

  1. Set aside time each day for prayer and meditation
  2. Focus on being present and listening for the guidance of the Holy Spirit
  3. Journal about any insights or guidance received
  4. Take action on the guidance, even if it feels uncomfortable or difficult
  5. Practice gratitude by listing things you are thankful for each day, and forgive yourself and others for past hurts

Questions to Verify Understanding

  1. What is the benefit of developing inner peace?
  2. What is the goal of this lesson?
  3. What are some tasks required to meet the goal?

Instructions:

Be sure to copy down these questions and your answers to review with your accountability partner or sponsor: