Recovery is
Both Hard and Simple
Addiction recovery is not fashionable, popular or
exclusive. It is hard work and often marked by mishaps and mistakes. (At least
that is how it has been for me.) The work of recovery is simple though. All
that is required is an authentic desire to change, the courage to be honest and
the willingness to do the work. And through personal experience, I’ve become
convinced that the primary ingredient needed for recovery from sexual addiction
is honest spiritual growth. Every area of a one’s life must become re-oriented
spiritually if life is going to be healthy and good for them.
As
we seek God sincerely, and live transparently with others, we will be better
able to face ourselves honestly and know The Source
of power that leads us
out of the darkness that ruled our lives in the past. When we are willing to
face the honest facts about ourselves and take steps necessary to change, we
discover an effective spiritual and personal life. We find a solution building and
strengthening inside us. And with this strength we can become contributing
partners with those around us. With the spiritual put in order, life’s
external struggles begin to resolve themselves with amazing simplicity.
from When Lost Men Come Home - not for men only
copyright 2012, David Zailer
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