12 STEPS TO UNDERSTANDING AND FREEDOM
12 Steps of the “I Am Prepared” Path (Based on the 8 Building Blocks, The Covenant, and The Ancient Paths)
Step 1 – Acknowledge the Ancient Paths (Truth)
Recognize that God has set ancient foundations for life, but straying from them leads to confusion, deception, and brokenness. (Ancient Paths)
Step 2 – Accept the Covenant (Hope & Promise)
Believe that God’s covenant offers both promise and responsibility—He provides, but we must walk in obedience. (Covenant)
Step 3 – Surrender Pride (Dependence)
Humbly admit we cannot build wisely without God’s wisdom and guidance. (Humility + Responsibility)
Step 4 – Take Inventory (Responsibility)
Examine our life, habits, and decisions—where have we ignored discipline, avoided responsibility, or misused resources? (Responsibility)
Step 5 – Repent and Confess (Correction)
Acknowledge our mistakes before God and, where needed, others—turning from deception and empty pursuits. (Truth + Accountability)
Step 6 – Embrace Effort (Diligence)
Commit to building habits of hard work, persistence, and faithfulness, instead of shortcuts and empty promises. (Effort)
Step 7 – Practice Practicality (Wisdom in Action)
Apply biblical principles to everyday life—budgeting, planning, managing time, and making sound choices. (Practicality)
Step 8 – Build Accountability (Relationships)
Walk with others in honesty and support—make amends where harm was done and commit to integrity going forward. (Accountability)
Step 9 – Steward Resources (Finances & Growth)
Treat money, talents, and opportunities as sacred trusts—balancing generosity with responsibility. (Excellence + Practicality)
Step 10 – Daily Self-Review (Excellence)
Evaluate your actions daily: Am I living responsibly? Walking in covenant truth? Staying on the ancient paths? (Excellence + Responsibility)
Step 11 – Develop Vision (Preparation)
Look forward with wisdom: set goals, prepare for challenges, and align your life with God’s calling. (Vision + Preparation)
Step 12 – Share the Path (Legacy)
Pass on what you’ve learned. Teach, mentor, and guide others in the covenant, the ancient paths, and the building blocks. (All woven together)