Affirmations: Living Day by Day Read More »
Psalm 34:8
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
It is easy to forget to feed ourselves spiritually. We get too “busy” to read our Bibles, pray, meditate or fellowship with others. As a result we start to starve and spiritual malnutrition sets in. This is when we are most susceptible to our addictions and dysfunctions. It is imperative for us, as recovering people, to feed ourselves on a daily, hourly or even momentary basis.
Robert, a recovered alcoholic of three-months is invited to a friend’s birthday party. His wife of ten years doesn’t want Robert to go to a party where there is going to be alcohol but he goes anyway. Heavy drinking is going on and people are offering him drinks. Robert desperately wants to find reasons for having a beer. He wants a drink, he needs a drink, and the more he thinks about the rush it will give him the more justifiable it sounds. He rationalizes how one beer won’t hurt. Robert gives in and has a beer. An hour later he is drunk. He stumbles to his car and prepares to drive home. Robert never made it home. The crash killed him instantly.
Temptation vs. Self-control Read More »
I. What Temptation Is
B. A spiritual test
II. What Temptation Is Not
III. Who is the Tempter
B. What he does …
A Biblical Look at Temptation Read More »
When I was first told about making a searching and fearless moral inventory of myself I was filled with FEAR. And then to 
admit to God, to myself, and to another human being the exact nature of my wrongs — YIKES! Where to start??
Instead of starting with me, I think it starts with God and His Word. We need to hear, read and study scripture. By doing this we learn what God wants us to be–what His standards for us are. We must make ourselves available to God through meditation, prayer and by serving Him rather than our own needs, material desires, and lusts.
Recovery is much like tending our own garden. A garden needs water, fertilizer, sunshine, good soil and a lot of attention by the gardener. We, as Christians and recovering people need:
Are You Tending Your Garden? Read More »
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.
Spinning Your Wheels in Recovery? Read More »
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)
Keys to Overcoming Temptation Read More »
People describe prayer as speaking with God. How does one do this?
Many denominations ascribe a formula or method to prayer or even offer pre-written prayers to recite. Jesus did give an example of how to pray when He recited what is commonly referred to as the Lord’s Prayer. In Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus said, “This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your kingdom come; Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”
How Should I Pray? Read More »
