Step 1: We admit we are powerless over our problems; our lives are unmanageable.
Our pride makes this so difficult, but it is essential. Here is a quick picture of Step 1: the Prodigal Son.
His story is found in Luke 15. I encourage you to go read it. The key part of the story for Step 1 is when he ends up literally in the pig pen. It was about as low as a Jewish boy could go. He certainly did not want to go any lower! As he bottomed out, he was ready to receive help. Look at this:
“He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything. When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ So he got up and went to his father.”
—Luke 15:16-20
His father received him back with surprising enthusiasm.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
—1 Peter 5:6
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