Philippians 2:12-13 NKJV

[12] Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; [13] for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

When I was getting sober, I had to learn how to give myself grace. I was harder on myself than anyone else. I wallowed in a self-loathing spirit of anger, bitterness, and resentment towards myself... a constant state of perpetual exhaustion.

Thankfully, I am no longer on that end of the forgiveness spectrum. I am confident of my salvation because I trust what Jesus did, but I am also aware that grace can be abused. I don't want to be so comfortable that I take God's love and mercy for granted. I am thankful for it beyond measure, but I have to be careful that my behavior, attitude, and thoughts honor the Lord accordingly.