Resist Temptation

Stay awake, and pray that you won’t be tempted. You want to do what’s right, but you’re weak. Matthew 26:41

Stumbling in recovery is normal and can be character building. At first we may stumble a lot, but as we grow we stronger. As we get stronger the frequency of stumbling lessens. Eventually we are able to resist temptation and be transformed from weakling to people of strong character.

When you stumble remember you have not failed. Failure only occurs when you give up on recovery and stop trying to change.

I remember a time whilst on the 'Bridge Programme' in 1988 I drank. We had gone as a group to Strathalbyn and three of us went to the local pub. I knew it was wrong, but did it anyway. After 2 or 3 drinks I stopped and went back to the programme. The other 2 guys didn't. A counsellor on the programme knew I had drank but really didn't want to go back to that life and gave me a chance.As a result I am still sober today, living God's plan for my life. The other two guys? Who knows .........