A recovering addict faces challenges each day of sobriety. To battle and overcome these challenges requires strength and determination, hope and faith. Reducing the daily challenges must be an continuing regiment for the addict, to include a discerning ear when listening to friends. They will discourage you with reminders of your past life. The will encourage you to partake in the substances of yesterday. The will mislead with intent, they will lead with deception.
In the book of Jude, the author spoke of "scoffers" whose only ambition was to satisfy their on desires. Verse 19 reads, "These are men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the spirit." Jude followed this warning with words of encouragement, verse 20 reads, "But you dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit." He ends this short letter by reminding us of the One who is able to "...keep you from falling".
Your faith in Christ Jesus lead you out of addiction. Let your faith apply to your recovery. Know that when others discourage, He encourages. Know that when others would let you fall, that He can prevent the fall. Celebrate each day of sobriety with thanks given to our Lord and Savior. And when the "scoffers" appear, because they will, pray that the Spirit of God will guide you, that He will provide you with the words to say no. That He will provide you with this opportunity to show to those that want to divide, what Christ has done in your life...He can do in theirs.
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