Weakness and failure
Relapse
Falling back into a habit or mistake you had left behind.
What the Bible can tell you
for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Proverbs 24:16
It is because of the LORD's loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his mercies don't fail.
Lamentations 3:22
Don't rejoice against me, my enemy. When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me.
Micah 7:8
A human reading
A relapse does not erase earlier progress. What matters is not letting shame keep you from asking for help. Getting up again is a real part of the process of change.
This page offers reflection and companionship; it does not replace a professional. If what you feel weighs heavily or lasts for weeks, talk with someone you trust or with a health professional.