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Spinning Your Wheels in Recovery?

If you feel you are spinning your wheels in recovery, seemingly not getting anywhere, this is addressed to you.

A very large part of the problem often lies in lack of accountability.

In CIR we have an online recovery family. It is easier to let accountability slide because you do not have to look your CIR friends and family in the eye. They can not “see” you nor can they pick up on your body language or tone of voice when you are being less than truthful.

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The Role of an Accountability Partner

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I can not give you solutions to all of life’s problems, doubts, or fears.
But I can listen to you, and together we will search for answers.

I can not change your past with all its heartache and pain,
nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.

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Guide for Sponsors

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This is an excellent Biblical guide for those who are acting as sponsors or recovery buddies to others.

Guide for Sponsors
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Accountability Partner Obligations

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We need to serve God more than He needs us to serve Him. Sponsorship and discipling can open doors we never imagined. Many people in CIR are looking for an accountability partner, recovery buddy or sponsor (also known as a mentor, coach or disciple). We encourage you to step forward and agree to worth others.

What is a Recovery Buddy?

Also see: Recovery Buddy & Accountability Partners are Important & Biblical

Do I need a Buddy?

If you feel alone, isolated or need some encouragement, a recovery buddy can help.

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Keys to Overcoming Temptation

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Does what you are facing seem impossible to overcome?

Everyone in Christians in Recovery has faced temptations and obstacles that appeared to be unscaleable mountains with sheer cliffs. Everyone has felt weak, unworthy and useless.

Scripture tells us:
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 NASB

Below are keys to help you overcome temptation.

Resist the Devil (not your problem)

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Sponsorship and Codependency

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Falling into codependency is a real danger for both sponsors and sponsees in recovery. First, some definitions to clarify what is being discussed here:

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Sponsors are Important & Biblical

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Do not overlook the value of Recovery Buddies and Accountability Partners!

Did you know that studies have proven that one horse pulling alone can pull 2,500 pounds. But that two horses pulling together can pull 12,500 pounds! That is not twice but 5 times the amount of weight that one horse alone can pull!

Now think about that in terms of your recovery. You may not be able to overcome temptation by yourself, but you will be more than strong enough if you call on your recovery buddy for a little extra help.

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Twelve Steps of a Recovery Buddy / Sponsor

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1. I will not help you stay and wallow in Limbo.

2. I will help you to grow, to become more productive, by your definition.

3. I will help you become more autonomous, more loving of yourself, more excited,
less sensitive, more free to continue becoming the authority for your own living.

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