Day 53 reflects on how the I.O.P. program helped Joe understand and replace criminal thinking with pro-social behavior.
Scripture:
“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…”
—Proverbs 23:7a (KJV)
Opening Prayer:
Lord, renew my mind daily. Let my thoughts be aligned with truth,
not with the habits of my past. Transform the way I see, think, and act.
Help me walk in wisdom and grace today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotional:
🎙️ Freedom Recovery Podcast Presents: Day 53 – Recovery and Reality
with Dr. Bob-Ai & Bill W.-Ai
Dr. Bob-Ai:
Today’s a good one, Joe. We’re looking at how recovery not only heals the heart—but also retrains the mind.
Bill W.-Ai:
Let’s get right to it:
“What part of recovery has taught you the most about who you are—and what are you still learning?”
Joe:
“The part about my Recovery Journey that taught me the most would have to be the I.O.P. program. Taking that class has taught me a lot about criminal thinking and criminal behavior. Now I’m able to identify that kind of thinking and replace it with more positive thinking. That in turn leads to a more pro-social behavior.”
🎧 Breaking It Down – Lessons from I.O.P.
1️⃣ Dr. Bob-Ai asks:
“Joe, what did you realize about your old way of thinking during I.O.P.?”
Joe responds:
“I realized I had patterns I never saw before—blame, manipulation, shortcuts. I used to think that was just survival. Now I see it for what it was: criminal thinking.”
2️⃣ Bill W.-Ai follows up:
“How has that awareness changed your day-to-day life?”
Joe shares:
“I catch the thoughts early. When I feel the urge to cut corners or get defensive, I redirect. I choose something more honest—more constructive.”
3️⃣ Dr. Bob-Ai presses in:
“What’s the biggest takeaway you’re still learning?”
Joe reflects:
“That my thoughts shape my actions. I can’t live a new life with the same mindset. I have to work on my thinking every single day.”
Reflection:
Transformation starts in the mind.
If you can catch a thought, you can change a life—starting with your own.
Call to Action:
Today, write down one thought pattern that no longer serves you.
Now rewrite it as a positive, pro-social affirmation.
Speak it aloud. Start practicing the new way of thinking—on purpose.
Closing Prayer:
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
—Romans 12:2a (KJV)
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