Looking at those defects we are unwilling to give up, we ought to erase the hard and fast lines that we have drawn. Perhaps in some cases we shall say, “This I cannot give up yet. . .” But we should not say to ourselves, “This I will never give up!”
The moment we say, “No , never!” our minds close against the grace of God. Such rebellion may be fatal. Instead, we should abandon limited objectives and begin to move toward God’s will for us.
Twelve & Twelve , pp. 68-69