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Jack Nicolson put it brilliantly in the road-trip scene from the 1999 movie As Good As It Gets:
Not everyone has a terrible story to get over. Some people have great stories, pretty stories that take place at lakes with boats and friends and noodle salad. Just no one in this car. But, a lot of people, that's their story. Good times, noodle salad.
If you're riding with me, know that I speak from personal experience. If you can relate, scroll down. More than anything I want you to know, YOU matter to God. IT--whatever it is, matters to God. But no one can make that discovery for you. I count it a blessing to encourage you along the way.
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Lack of accountability + Less time with God = Potential relapse
Instead, I was humbled by the transparency of a very human, Christian man. He wore jeans, flirted with his wife (which I thought was adorable), shared about his walk with God, and openly confessed that after a long period of sobriety, bought the lie that he could have one drink. It took less than twenty-four hours for him to be reminded that he cannot. So he repented and humbly started over. And isn't that what we're supposed to do?
I've lost count of the times I've sat in church alone after one of my husband's relapses, and wished that just once someone would speak to my reality. Church pews are full of families who long for validation and direction on not just the topic of addiction, but what to do when your loved one relapses. Today, Michael is clean and sober, but just like Josh and Katie Hamilton, we both know the importance of maintaining accountability and an intimate relationship with God.
I like Josh. I prayed for his family on the way home from church that day. Who knows, maybe I'll become a Ranger fan.
How about you? Are you accountable to someone? Are you spending time alone with God? If you're wondering what I mean when I say accountable, go back to select a category and click on Setting Boundaries.
Published on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 5:46 PM CDT
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