Celebrate Recovery Lesson 21 focuses on relapse avoidance and is centered around Principle 7, which emphasizes reserving a daily time with God for self-examination, Bible reading, and prayer to know His will and gain the power to follow it. This lesson also corresponds to Step 11 of the 12-step program, which involves seeking through prayer and meditation to improve conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will and the power to carry it out. The lesson acknowledges that relapse is often an inevitable part of recovery and encourages individuals to work through it one step or one day at a time.
The best ways to prevent relapse are summarized by the acronym RELAPSE. This includes reserving a daily quiet time for self-examination, Bible reading, and prayer. It is recommended to establish a specific time and place for this daily appointment with God. Evaluating one's overall health is another key component, which involves checking physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being using a "H-E-A-R-T" check to assess if one is Hurting, Exhausted, Angry, Resentful, or Tense. Listening to Jesus requires taking time away from the world to listen to one's body, mind, and soul for God's directions. This involves slowing down to hear God's answers, as human timing can be flawed while God's timing is perfect. Plugging into God's power is achieved through specific, intentional prayer for guidance, direction, and His perfect will, with the encouragement to pray about everything and give thanks for answers. Finally, enjoying one's growth is vital; individuals are encouraged to rejoice in and celebrate small successes along the recovery journey, maintaining an attitude of gratitude.
Additional recommendations for preventing relapse include making attendance at Celebrate Recovery meetings a priority, staying close to one's support team, spending time with safe family or church family, and getting involved in service or volunteer work. The lesson emphasizes that recovery is not a solo journey and that finding a supportive group is powerful.
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