Faith And Recovery
4 episodes tagged "Faith And Recovery".
Why Do People Say You Can Never Change?
🙏 Addiction: Life Sentence or New Life? 🙏 Here’s the paradox of recovery—it’s a lot like faith. If someone tells you, “God exists,” and you go chasing proof, you’re missing the point of faith itself. Recovery works the same way. When AA says, “You’re an addict/alcoholic for life,” you’ve got three choices: 1️⃣ Reject it → Keep drinking, keep suffering. 2️⃣ Try to outsmart it → Chase pills, psychedelics, or “hacks” that never last. 3️⃣ Accept it → Not as a death sentence, but as a chance to build a new life. I chose the third path. And I’ll be honest—it’s tough. Some days cravings hit hard. A memory flashes back, or I wake up from a dream where I’m drinking, and for a split second I wish I had that bottle in my hand. Other times, life overwhelms me and the temptation is to grab the short-term fix instead of investing in the long-term solution. But here’s the truth: every time I choose recovery over relapse, I’m choosing life. It’s not easy—but neither is dying slowly with a bottle.
Why Is Reading The Bible So Hard For Me?
"Journaling is how I make sense of the chaos." For me, it shows up everywhere. When I read the Bible, I journal—because let’s be honest, sometimes the language feels outdated, the concepts are hard, and my brain won’t shut up. Writing it down helps me pause, reflect, and actually hear what God wants me to see. I’ve even journaled letters to my son. Some nights I’m frustrated—he won’t sleep, I’m exhausted, schoolwork is piling up. But once I write it down, gratitude follows. I end up saying, “I love you, and I can’t wait until you have kids who treat you the same way.” That’s the power of reflection—it flips frustration into perspective. And here’s the kicker: journaling isn’t just for faith or parenting. If you can’t express yourself to your spouse, your friends, or even yourself, journaling is practice. It’s mental rehearsal for real conversations. Without it, all those thoughts just bounce around unchecked. With it? You filter, process, and regulate.
Why Reading Your List Out Loud Changes Everything!
"Journaling is push-ups for your brain." I still do it every single day. Sometimes it’s just me in a quiet room. Other times, I’ll sit down with someone I trust—someone with strong emotional regulation—and just read the list. No excuses, no explanations, just raw honesty. And here’s the beauty of it: when they reflect it back, you hear things you’d never notice in your own head. That’s not just accountability—that’s God working through people. Your brain can be a dark and scary place. Journaling cracks the door and lets the light in. But listen—this isn’t a quick fix. It’s work. Like push-ups, you don’t start with 100. You start with 10 minutes. Then tomorrow? Do 11. Build it like a muscle, because that’s what it is: mental fitness for sobriety.
The Truth About Influencers Nobody Tells You!
🎯 Stop Letting Social Media Tank Your Self-Worth 🎯 A 2019 study in Computers and Human Behavior found that social comparison on social media crushes self-esteem — and nothing fuels imposter syndrome faster. Here’s the reality check: that influencer you’re comparing yourself to? They might be crying into their kale smoothie the second the camera’s off. The “grass is greener” illusion? It’s just more grass. The deeper problem? We’re terrible at accepting grace — from others, from God, and especially from ourselves. Whether you believe in the infinite grace of God or just the basic human need for self-forgiveness, most of us fail miserably at it. Even when we do the right thing, our inner critic says, “Not enough. Could’ve been better. Should’ve done more.” That’s the toxic cocktail of perfectionism and comparison. Here’s the truth: ✅ You are enough today. ✅ You don’t have to “earn” your worth. ✅ Progress beats perfection every single time.