Meditations on "Relapse"

Across recovery circles we've been exposed to the word “HALT” (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and its significance in our recovery.

Broken relationships are a significant issue in most relapses back into active addiction.

The Bible makes it clear that God detests lying. In our addiction, most of the time, we did not speak the truth.

All of us are vulnerable to relapse when we are feeling lonely, frustrated or dissatisfied with life.

Over the long haul, how do we prevent relapse into addictive behaviour and maintain our choice to live in the love and grace of God?

How many of us check out the soil in which we want to grow plants or vegetables?

Emotions, stress, troubles in a relationship, illness, or just talking about the past can trigger an obsession in us to relapse.

We started lying a long time ago to cover up and hide from the truth.

Today as we recover from the festivities of saying good-bye to the old year, and embrace the New Year, let us reflect on what we would like to achieve in the coming months.

When we don’t feel good about ourselves it is often the result of comparing ourselves with others.

Once we have cleaned up our lives from all past involvement in destructive and addictive practices we are home free for a life of joy and peace and blessing, right?

What does prayer have to do with recovery, particularly relapse prevention?