Coming out of addiction and living in sobriety is always challenging and should be lived one day at a time. Our dependency kept us busy fulfilling its demands and now we need to learn new ways of healthy living. Our bodies are in a state of shock. We miss the familiar ways of addictive life and the people who used to be around us. New beginnings always require planning and, if we are to move from one place to the next, it is wise to seek help from others.
Living in recovery requires that we keep away from our old stomping grounds and from the people who are still living there. Initially we may think that seeing a familiar face might be good for us and that we might be able to influence one of our former acquaintances to also seek recovery. It is more likely that they will lead us back into addiction than we will influence them for good. It is much wiser to seek the company of someone who has been in recovery for a time and can share their experience in avoiding the pitfalls that lead to relapse.
So don’t bother correcting mockers; they will only hate you. But correct the wise, and they will love you. Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more. (Proverbs 9:8-9 NLT)
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. (Proverbs 9:10 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I’m not afraid to leave my past behind because I know You will care for me and teach me to use good judgment. Amen
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