Divine Design Recovery
Why I Created Divine Design Recovery
Divine Design Recovery grew out of my own life experiences, my journey through recovery and restoration, and the things God has revealed to me along the way as I searched for answers.
My adventure of recovery and transformation began in June of 2006, when I first surrendered my life to Jesus. In 2008, I reached rock bottom. As I continued this journey and began to understand more about myself, the wounds and beliefs that had influenced my life, and the person God originally designed me to be, I began to see recovery differently.
Through my relationship with Jesus, the help of others, and years of walking alongside people in recovery, I came to recognize that there was more to restoration than overcoming destructive behaviors.
There was also the opportunity to discover what was good, what had been misunderstood, what needed healing, and what God had designed and created us FOR.
With God's leading and guidance, these experiences became the foundation for developing Divine Design Recovery.
I believe there's more to discover about ourselves than our struggles, mistakes, and past experiences may have led us to believe.
What Is Divine Design Recovery?
Divine Design Recovery (DDR) is a Christ-centered, action-based (not performance-based), structured restoration process that helps people better understand themselves, recognize what has influenced their lives, and discover more of the person God designed them to be.
DDR is being developed as a workbook built around five core principles and twelve restoration steps. While its structure has similarities to other recovery programs, DDR goes beyond becoming sober or clean and explores restoration in areas of life that traditional recovery approaches may not fully address.
DDR explores and identifies the truth about the struggles that may have shaped our lives and the good that God placed within us. The world around us often tells us something is wrong with us, and DDR helps shed light on what is RIGHT about us.
Regardless of your background, education, status, or wealth, DDR can help you discover more of your God-given design, understand the needs and beliefs influencing your relationships, and find practical ways to improve how you relate to others.
Through guided personal discovery, reflection, honest conversations, and practical application, participants begin recognizing the difference between their God-given design and the beliefs, responses, and behaviors they've developed through life's experiences.
Jesus is the One who restores. DDR provides a pathway for discovering truth and intentionally participating with Him in that restoration.
How the Restoration Process Flows
Divine Design Recovery follows an intentional progression that helps participants move from recognizing the need for change toward discovering and living out their restored identity and purpose.
1. Awakening & Hope
Recognizing that life can be different and becoming willing to explore new possibilities.
2. Understanding & Discovery
Exploring our experiences, relational needs, beliefs, and God-given design to gain a clearer understanding of ourselves and our relationships.
3. Truth & Surrender
Recognizing what is true, questioning false beliefs, and inviting Jesus into the areas of our lives that need restoration.
4. Participation & Change
Learning to apply truth through healthier choices, relationships, responses, and daily practices.
5. Restored Identity & Purpose
Growing in our relationship with Jesus and learning to express our God-given design through love, healthier relationships, purpose, and service.
These stages work together as part of a structured process, while allowing room for each person's unique experiences, discoveries, and progress.
How DDR Works Within ICRC Coaching
Divine Design Recovery provides the foundation for my approach to coaching at Intentional Connections Recovery Coaching.
Rather than beginning with assumptions about who you are or simply telling you what needs to change, I begin by helping you discover more about yourself.
ICRC and DDR are not your typical "cookie-cutter" or generic "one-size-fits-all" self-help program. You will have some work to do, and some may be difficult. But as we get to know each other while you take these steps, know that I am walking with you. I've walked through my own struggles and restoration, and I know that a different way of living is possible.
Throughout our coaching relationship, we'll explore important areas of your life, identify patterns and beliefs that may be influencing your choices, understand relational needs that may have been misunderstood or unmet, and discover more of your God-given design.
As understanding grows, we'll work together to identify practical ways to apply what you're discovering to your relationships, decisions, and everyday life.
The goal is so much more than for you to gain information about yourself. It's to grow closer to Jesus, learn to live according to truth and your unique inner design, and experience positive changes as you participate with Him in restoration.
I hope that near the end of the process you'll answer this question:
What are you being restored FOR?
Truth Leads. Action Follows.