Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." Mark 14:38 (NIV)

If we are to achieve real sobriety in our lives we must continue to grow. A person who does not continue to grow will slip back.

Spiritual Growth results from listening to God and obeying His Word: Hearing includes absorbing and accepting information from God through daily prayer, reading and meditation of His Word.

Spiritual Growth results from learning more about God: Learning includes understanding God's purpose for our lives and the implications of failing to apply the 12 Step principles in our lives daily.

Spiritual Growth results from following God's leading in our lives: Following is putting into action the things we learn and understand through daily relationship with God, attendance at meetings and sharing with others in recovery.

Hearing, Learning and Following are essential to Spiritual Growth if we fail to apply any of them in our recovery then we are in danger of relapse.