Being involved in a recovery program has been AMAZING. It helps keep me grounded. I’m more alert. I am surrounded by people who are not afraid to ask me how I’m doing, not merely in passing, but with a willingness to really listen. I’m reminded throughout the week to work the Steps, to work the Principles, to grow. Complacency is NOT an option.
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.
Romans 12:3 TNIV
Complacency is dangerous. It reminds of that feeling you get in the morning when your bed is warm, it’s comfortable, and you’re all wrapped up in these big blankets; HOWEVER, just outside the covers it’s cold and uninviting. Who wants to leave the warmth of the bed to be cold? Who wants to trade comfort for discomfort?
Been there?
This is why I say complacency is dangerous. It’s that giant blanket that’s got us all wrapped up, keeping us warm, ensuring our comfort. It’s so big, it’s so thick, that it gradually suffocates us and we don’t even know it. THAT’S dangerous! Complacency is killing you and you don’t even know it.
I’ve got this handled.
I’ve got this beat.
I don’t need accountability.
I can do this on my own.
Oops! For whatever reason, I’ve allowed myself to fall back into old habits. For ‘whatever reason’? The reason is glaringly OBVIOUS; you just can’t see or hear through your blanket. God warns us to not think more highly of ourselves than we ought. In other words, don’t fool yourself into thinking you’ve got this thing called life all figure out.
So long as you continue to choose comfort over discipline, God will continue to bless and use those AROUND you. Before you can change the world, God wants to first change you.
Are you willing to get out of bed? Will you take that first step?
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.
Romans 12:3 TNIV
Complacency is dangerous. It reminds of that feeling you get in the morning when your bed is warm, it’s comfortable, and you’re all wrapped up in these big blankets; HOWEVER, just outside the covers it’s cold and uninviting. Who wants to leave the warmth of the bed to be cold? Who wants to trade comfort for discomfort?
Been there?
This is why I say complacency is dangerous. It’s that giant blanket that’s got us all wrapped up, keeping us warm, ensuring our comfort. It’s so big, it’s so thick, that it gradually suffocates us and we don’t even know it. THAT’S dangerous! Complacency is killing you and you don’t even know it.
I’ve got this handled.
I’ve got this beat.
I don’t need accountability.
I can do this on my own.
Oops! For whatever reason, I’ve allowed myself to fall back into old habits. For ‘whatever reason’? The reason is glaringly OBVIOUS; you just can’t see or hear through your blanket. God warns us to not think more highly of ourselves than we ought. In other words, don’t fool yourself into thinking you’ve got this thing called life all figure out.
So long as you continue to choose comfort over discipline, God will continue to bless and use those AROUND you. Before you can change the world, God wants to first change you.
Are you willing to get out of bed? Will you take that first step?
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