Ephesus Recovery

06/01/2026

How do you make it through a Monday?

Not by coffee alone.
Not by willpower.
Not by hoping things get easier.

You make it through Monday by staying connected to the Father through prayer.

John 17:1
These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

Before Jesus faced the cross, He prayed.

If the Son of God needed to spend time with the Father before facing His day, how much more do we?

Pray in the morning for wisdom and direction.
Pray in the afternoon for strength and perseverance.
Pray in the evening with gratitude and surrender.

Prayer isn't just something we do before meals or when we're in trouble. Prayer is how we walk with God throughout the day.

When Monday feels overwhelming, remember

You don't have to carry it alone

Start your day with God.
Check in with Him throughout the day.
End your day in His presence.

One prayer at a time.
One step at a time.
One day at a time.

May this Monday be filled with God's peace, His wisdom, and His strength.

If you're committing to pray morning, afternoon, and evening today, comment "I'm praying" below.

05/28/2026

Let’s have a meeting!

04/30/2026

Ephesus Recovery Group meets tonight at 6:30pm.

If you’re looking for a place to find support, healing, and real community, this is for you. No matter where you are in your journey, you’re welcome here.

We’ll have food ready come hungry.

Bring a friend, or just bring yourself. You don’t have to do this alone.

04/19/2026

There is power in your testimony.

When God delivers you from addiction, it’s not just for you—it becomes a living witness to others who are still fighting. Your story breaks chains, exposes lies, and proves that freedom is real. Silence keeps people bound, but testimony opens doors for hope.

Addiction may have had a grip, but the Spirit of God sustains what He sets free. This isn’t just about a moment of breakthrough—it’s about daily renewal, strength, and transformation that only His presence can maintain over time. Long-term recovery is not sustained by willpower alone, but by the power of His Spirit working within us.

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…” — Revelation 12:11

If God has brought you out, say something. Your voice could be the key that unlocks someone else’s freedom.

03/30/2026

Passover is here 🔥

Join us for a powerful Seder as we remember deliverance—and the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world.

📅 Thursday April 2
⏰ 6:30PM

Come expectant. Come hungry. Come ready for freedom.

03/26/2026

03/20/2026

Recovery isn’t meant to be walked alone.

There’s something powerful about showing up to a meeting—whether you feel strong or completely broken. It’s not just about the words shared or the stories told… it’s about the reminder that you’re not the only one fighting this battle.

But even more than that, it’s about inviting Christ into the room.

When we gather, we create space for Him to move. Scripture tells us that where two or three are gathered in His name, He is there. That means every meeting is an opportunity for healing, for truth, for grace to meet us right where we are.

Recovery isn’t just about staying clean or sober—it’s about being made new.

Jesus doesn’t just take away the addiction… He restores identity. He replaces shame with purpose, guilt with grace, and emptiness with His presence. And sometimes, He does that through the people sitting right next to us in those meetings.

Even on the days you don’t feel like going—go anyway.
Even when you think you don’t need it—go anyway.
Even when it’s hard—especially then.

Because obedience in the small things opens the door for big breakthroughs.

Meetings keep you grounded. They keep you accountable. But most importantly, they keep you connected—to others and to Christ.

You were never meant to do this alone. And the good news is… you don’t have to.

Keep showing up. God is meeting you there. 🤍

03/19/2026

Ephesus Recovery is an anonymous group.
Some of the best moves of God have happened
6:30 PM
24 Lila Way,
Cartersville, GA
Holy Spirit lead 12 step
there will be food.

03/19/2026

Step 3: Surrendering Control

“Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.”

This step is where everything begins to shift.
It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about letting go of the need to control them.

So often, we try to fix ourselves. We carry the weight, overthink the outcomes, and strive to hold everything together… only to feel more exhausted and defeated. But Step 3 reminds us: we were never meant to do this alone.

Surrender isn’t weakness—it’s trust.

Trusting that God sees what we can’t.
Trusting that His plans are greater than our fears.
Trusting that His grace covers every broken place we try to hide.

When we lay down our will, we’re not losing control—we’re placing our lives into the hands of a loving Father who knows exactly how to restore us.

“Not my will, but Yours be done.” (Luke 22:42)

Today, I choose to release what I cannot control.
I choose to stop striving and start surrendering.
I choose to trust God with my life—fully, deeply, and daily.

Because healing begins where surrender lives. 🤍