SANITY Principle 2: Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover.

"Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

Matthew 5:4

Step 2:

We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

Philippians 2:13 (NIV)

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God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear . . .

(Psalm 46:1–2a NIV)

A Accept one another, then, for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.(Romans 15:7 GNB) N

When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same any more. A new life has begun! (2 Corinthians 5:17 LB)

I Nothing brings me greater joy than hearing that my children are living in the truth.(3 John 1:4 PH) T It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.

(Proverbs 29:25 GNB)

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While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 NIV)