Serenity New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs-NKJV: A Companion for Twelve Step Recovery

I love this little Bible and have purchased multiple copies to give to my friends in recovery. It really helps make the connection between one's actions, one's faith and one's journey in a 12 step program. Often I come across highlighted passages that give me a new perspective on familiar Bible verses, seen through the fresh lens of AA. And conversely, this Bible has helped me take a fresh look at tried and true AA principles by applying scripture as I work the steps and use the tools of the program. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Christian scripture and the 12 Steps. It makes a wonderful gift for friends and sponsees, especially on sobriety anniversaries.

The parallels made between the 12 steps and the Gospel is enlightening and encouraging. This Bible has been extremely helpful and comforting in my recovery and walk with the Lord. I already own one copy and am buying another copy for a friend of mine working on her sobriety. The format is easy to follow and understand. The resource information is invaluable.

When I first got into the 12 step program in 1990 12 step literature only took me so far in my program and I needed more or else I was in danger or returning back to active addiction. In 1993 the company I worked for went out of business and we had to take all of our personal items from our office. In my office were certificates of awards,personal and family pictures gifts from friend and many others items of importances. The only thing I made sure I took with me the day I left was this book. Without Serenity and the divine inspired wisdom that it imparts I know I probally would have returned back to active addiction and would have died. If you are in the 12 step process get Serenity it will give you a true picture of what recovery is all about and like me it might save your life.

I will never again think that AA is a program for recovery apart from God's holy word! This Bible makes it so very clear that God directed Bill Wilson and the founders many years ago (1934) to be instruments of healing power. God is the Healer, Jesus the Great Physician and the one in recovery stands in awe of miracles in his or her own life. That is of course, if one follows the Steps "one day at a time". I will always be a recovering co-dependent. Pleasing people was what I was taught to do from childhood. I thank the counselor who guided me right down the Twelve Step path. Please add this book to your library. Everyone needs healing from time to time. God bless you.

The Serenity Bible is a great tool for cross referencing the steps and scripture. Really puts aside the "Doubting Thomas" who is unsure if the Twelve Steps are scripturally inspired. This is especially helpful for the person who desires to do a Step Study based on Biblical principals.