I just want to remind everyone “Don’t leave before the miracle”! It took me years to achieve long-term sobriety and it took me multiple attempts until the desire was removed. By the grace of God, today I am at peace and I have joy in my heart. God has infinite power and with God, I stay sober one day at a time!
Yes, that is very accurate; as a marathon runner, you will hit a wall but power through it, channeling the Holy Spirit to help carry you thru, and soon it will be over. Remember this if you slip or relapse, you are not starting from the beginning. Most experts expect a slip or relapse, so pick yourself up and keep moving forward. One day at a time, as Jana said.