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ok , I admit I tend to do this myself, sometimes, but what is the alterative to this? I know there are what they call 'alteratives to addiction' 'celebrate recovery' or just the regular old 12 steps, but what is the biblical model for overcoming repeat sins if it's not asking God for forgiveness and help with repenting, then getting up and trying to do better, with victories, maybe minor at first, but hopefully more in time. Is this the bootstrap theology you refer to? I do admit, it can get frustrating at times, but I dont understand why some ppl get almost like a miracle deliverance, and are really set free almost instantaneously, and others struggle with wanting that deliverance but never seem to be able to grasp or receive it. Who is at fault? Is it just a sovereign choice by God to free some and not others? That seems so arbitrary...or is it the sinners fault for just not 'resisting the enemy and he'll flee'? What's left but to confess and try to do better? At least there are ppl who go to mtgs and things to TRY to better their lives, there are plenty who just dont care, I guess, but what of those who do but just cant seem to overcome?
Start with the reality that in Christ you have forgiveness. That you are totally loved and accepted by God. Not because of anything you do or not do, but because of what Jesus has done. Knowing that will give you the confidence to approach Him so that He can help you in those times of need.