Scapegoats and saviors

Recovery
#1

Do you lean on a “higher power” for your sobriety? Do you pray to a god or have faith that a being is going to give you strength? Is this being omnipotent and all powerful?

If so, then how do you make sense of your relapse, your struggle and your addiction?

Sobriety is about accountability. If you have a bad guy to blame, or a good guy to thank, then you aren’t really doing anything yourself are you?

Lean on your own strengths. Accept your own weaknesses. Take accountability because there is no savior and there is no villain to sway your path. It’s all you pal.

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#2

It is all YOU- absolutely agree!
with some added support- that I can't deny.

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#3

The devil didn’t make me do it. I did it. God didn’t rescue me. I did it.

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#4

Facts 100 % agree

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#5

I like how you put that. People are quick to give praises and pawn off their faults.

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#6

Thank you! Your statement is so true. That mindset can be dangerous, especially in recovery

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#7

Maybe you are reaching out to those that think they can change nothing, but stay sober by just prayer? “Faith without works”?
I think your message about taking responsibility of your sobriety is spot on. What rubs me the wrong way is you seem to “completely” dismiss any benefits that may come along with the belief or faith in any form of a higher power. I believe that one can both believe in a power greater than ourselves, “and” take personal accountability. The two can work together in a harmonious way.
AA states unequivocally that faith with out works will get you nowhere. AA is a program of action and accountability.

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