Telling the truth presents many challenges for individuals seeking new life in recovery. We have a history of lies and manipulative ways. We used every resource available to get what we wanted when we wanted it. Those habits of conveniently hiding the truth, when it was to our advantage, can be a challenge to overcome.
There's plenty of wreckage around from our bad choices and the awful truth of things we have done causes us anxiety. We are afraid of the opinions of others and of the consequences. We know we need to talk about our past behaviour, but we're not sure how to go about it without arguments and harsh misunderstandings arising.
God’s invitation to us as we walk with Him in recovery is to know freedom by living in the truth. God promises that when we walk in the truth we won’t need to be afraid or ashamed. The past is what it is, and God’s mercy and forgiveness are abundant enough to forgive and heal all of it. Even though the way of truth-telling is unknown and uncertain for us, God says that we’ll experience freedom when we put our hand in His and follow Him. When we do tell the truth, everyone may not agree with us. Our perception of events may differ from that of others. Initially, people may not be supportive of us when we get honest and we need to accept this.
In the face of all these challenges our only hope is to rely on God’s promise to us that truth telling is the right way and, when we obey, we will live without shame supported by His unfailing love. Today is a new opportunity to trust in God’s word and walk in honesty before Him and others.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I have lied and hidden the truth repeatedly in my life. Forgive me. Teach me Your way of walking in truth today and give me wisdom and courage to respectfully embrace truth in all my dealings with others. Amen
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