I'm Still Clean

Several years ago, during an ARP group meeting, we had an open discussion about overcoming temptation, particularly in the shower. Some members shared that this was a challenging time for them, and a simple accountability system was suggested.

Before showering, person #1 would text a friend (person #2) with, “I’m going to take a shower.” Understanding the meaning behind the message, person #2 would offer a prayer. After successfully completing the shower, person #1 would follow up with, “I’m done with my shower and I’m clean!”

I sent and received many of these text messages. Over time, they became much less frequent, until they stopped entirely. They did their job!