I came across these words of encouragement from the Celebrate Recovery Texas State Rep, Paul Schnee and wanted to share them with you.
If you are new to CR and wondering why some people have been in the program for so long, you need to read this. If you are a CR veteran and have felt discouraged about continuing to "be in recovery", you need to read this. If you have never attended CR yourself, but you have a friend or family member who has been in CR for a while, you need to read this. If you have clicked the link and are on this webpage, then you're on it for a reason -- you need to read this.
If you are new to CR and wondering why some people have been in the program for so long, you need to read this. If you are a CR veteran and have felt discouraged about continuing to "be in recovery", you need to read this. If you have never attended CR yourself, but you have a friend or family member who has been in CR for a while, you need to read this. If you have clicked the link and are on this webpage, then you're on it for a reason -- you need to read this.
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Not long ago someone asked me why I wasn't recovered yet. They were judging me as weak because I continue in Celebrate Recovery. CR happens to be one of the greatest spiritual growth and discipleship ministries available to the modern church. But it is a process.
And I am weak. Seriously, can I earn my way into God's
favor? Can I use my own strength to recover? Will I stop learning and growing
this side of God's kingdom?
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and
this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no
one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that
you don’t fall! (1 Corinthians 10:12)
...let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let
the discerning get guidance... (Proverbs 1:5)
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in
your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all
day long. (Psalm 25:4-5)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
