Harvesting Hope Recovery Inc.

04/18/2026

Harvesting Hope Recovery Yard Sale – We Need Your Support

We’re hosting a yard sale to help cover the everyday operating costs of Harvesting Hope Recovery—keeping the lights on, providing supplies, and continuing to serve those walking the road to recovery.

Every purchase and every donation makes a real difference. It helps us offer a safe, faith-centered place where lives are being restored, hope is being renewed, and people are finding freedom.

Come shop, support, and be part of the mission. Today only 528 N Foreman.

If you’re not able to attend, your prayers and sharing this post mean just as much.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

04/18/2026

Community matters.

Recovery was never meant to be walked alone. Healing grows stronger when we gather, when we share our stories, and when we lift each other up. In community, we find accountability, encouragement, and reminders that no one has to fight this battle by themselves.

We’d love for you to come be part of that.

Join us next Saturday, the 25th at 1:00 for a Fish Fry filled with music, testimonies, games, and plenty of fish & fixin’s. Bring your family, bring a friend, and come experience the power of community together.

“All the believers were together and had everything in common.” – Acts 2:44

Bring your lawn chairs.

04/11/2026

IT BEGINS AGAIN TONIGHT!
Meet us at South Park.

In recovery, it’s crucial to retrain the brain to find joy, connection, and satisfaction without relying on substances or destructive behaviors. Here’s why exercising the “fun” muscle matters:

1. Rewiring the Brain
Addiction hijacks the brain’s reward system, making it associate pleasure and relief with substances. Engaging in healthy fun—laughter, games, social gatherings—helps create new neural pathways that associate joy with sobriety. Over time, this makes sober fun feel more natural and rewarding.

2. Building New Habits
Recovery isn’t just about stopping a behavior—it’s about replacing it. Having fun in healthy ways shows the brain and body that life can still be exciting, social, and fulfilling without drugs or alcohol.

3. Reducing Cravings and Triggers
Isolation, boredom, and stress are common relapse triggers. Sober fun fights all three:
• Laughter reduces stress hormones
• Positive social interaction builds support
• Engaging activities reduce boredom

4. Strengthening Community
Shared laughter and fun activities help people bond, build trust, and feel like they belong—all of which are vital for long-term recovery. When people feel connected, they’re less likely to relapse.

5. Restoring a Sense of Identity
Addiction often steals identity and self-worth. Fun experiences help people reconnect with who they are beyond their addiction—creative, joyful, goofy, competitive, or adventurous.

Bottom line: Fun isn’t just a bonus in recovery—it’s a powerful tool for healing, rewiring, and thriving in sobriety. Recovery doesn’t have to be heavy all the time.
Joy is part of the journey.
He❤️is where the joy is🙏
Bring your pickleball gear or come without any.
All are welcome-to try and beat Johnny!

03/18/2026

🌱 Why Spring Can Be Hard in Recovery

1. “I should feel better by now” pressure
As everything around you comes alive, there can be an internal voice saying:
“Why am I not there yet?”
That comparison can lead to discouragement or even shame.

2. Change disrupts stability
Recovery thrives on routine. Spring brings:
• Time changes
• More activity
• Less structure
That can quietly shake your foundation.

3. Old triggers resurface
Warmer weather = memories:
• Past relationships
• Party seasons
• Places or habits tied to use

Your brain remembers—even if your heart has moved on.

4. Increased energy without direction
You may feel restless, bored, or unsettled. That extra energy can:
• Push toward impulsive decisions
• Create frustration if not channeled

5. Isolation can feel louder
Seeing others out enjoying life can make you feel:
• Left behind
• Lonely
• Tempted to reconnect with unhealthy circles

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🌿 What to Do About It (Practical Recovery Tools)

1. Re-anchor your routine
Don’t drift—double down on structure:
• Set consistent wake/sleep times
• Keep meetings or support strong
• Stay accountable daily

2. Give your energy a healthy outlet
• Exercise (walks, gym, yard work)
• Gardening (this one’s powerful—literally “planting new life”)
• Hands-on projects

3. Expect triggers—don’t be surprised by them
Instead of thinking “what’s wrong with me?”, shift to:
👉 “This makes sense. Now how do I respond?”

4. Stay connected (even when you don’t feel like it)
Isolation is dangerous in this season.
• Call someone
• Show up anyway
• Be honest about where you’re at

5. Replace old “spring habits” with new ones
If spring used to mean chaos… now it can mean:
• Growth
• Serving others
• Building something meaningful

03/05/2026

Do the next right thing,
even when you don’t want to.

02/20/2026

Sometimes recovery starts with something simple — a place to sit, breathe, and talk with someone who understands.

That’s why Vinita Main Street and Harvesting Hope Recovery are partnering together to raise funds for a Recovery Corner Bench.

This bench will symbolize:
💚 Hope
💚 Community support
💚 New beginnings

It will be placed at HHR’s Recovery Corner, creating a welcoming space for conversation, encouragement, and reflection for those walking the journey of recovery.

We are working to install a custom bench somewhat like the $400 one shown.

If you would like to help make this happen:
• Donate toward the bench project
• Share this post
• Encourage someone who might need hope today
When a community comes together, recovery becomes stronger.

Donations can be made at
HHR’s Recovery Corner
201 S Wilson
Vinita, OK 74301
918-256-6416

HHR is a 501c3

02/12/2026

Father God,

Teach me the wisdom that produces patience.
Slow my reactions. Steady my heart.

When offense comes, help me pause instead of pounce.

Remind me that not every comment deserves my energy,
not every insult deserves my response,
not every irritation deserves space in my spirit.

Make me difficult to disturb.
Not hardened. Not cold.
Just grounded. Rooted. Secure in You.

Give me the strength to overlook what doesn’t matter
and the discernment to address what does…with grace.

Let it be my glory to walk away in peace.
Guard my mouth. Guard my mind. Guard my heart.

Form in me a quiet strength
that reflects Your character more than my feelings.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

02/10/2026

✨ Now Prescreening | New Creation House ✨

Are you or someone you love seeking a safe, faith-centered place to begin a new chapter in recovery?

New Creation House is a women’s residential recovery home offering structured support, accountability, and a nurturing environment focused on healing and long-term transformation.

What New Creation House offers:
🏡 Safe, supportive residential living
🙏 Faith-centered recovery approach
🤍 Structured program with clear expectations
🧭 Regular recovery meetings & individual guidance
🧹 Life skills, healthy routines & shared responsibility
🌱 A community built on dignity, hope, and growth

At this time, we are prescreening potential residents to ensure the best possible fit for both the individual and the house community.

To begin the prescreening process, please call Harvesting Hope Recovery for details and next steps. 918.256.6416

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, she is a new creation…”
2 Corinthians 5:17

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02/06/2026

Recovery teaches us to retrain our minds: instead of only seeing what went wrong, we learn to look for what God is doing. Growth and awareness often come through discomfort.

02/05/2026

MEETING MAKERS MAKE IT!!

01/31/2026

Johnny and Sabrina use their lived experiences and faith to serve others with authenticity and grace. Having walked difficult paths themselves, they now help guide others toward hope, restoration, and a purpose-filled life.
We love them and you will too.
Stop on by!

You'll always get a warm welcome at Harvesting Hope Recovery! Stop in & chat with Johnny Mayes & Sabrina Hughes to find out more about how you can connect!

01/26/2026

HHR Brothers & Sisters: Icy side roads & freezing temps make travel unsafe today, so all meetings are canceled. Your safety comes first—stay warm and we’ll regroup soon.