Hiding In The Shadows
Tuesday July 16, 2019
All of us are vulnerable to relapse when we are feeling lonely, frustrated or dissatisfied with life. When our minds are obsessed with shadows from our past, we need to seek help from God, our sponsor, or someone we can trust. We need to be honest about what we are experiencing. The devil’s desire today is to steal, kill, and destroy us. He had power over us until we gave our will and life over to the care of God. Now, even though he is no longer our master, he lurks in the shadows seeking an opportunity to restore his power over us.
When sin had power over your life, you were not right with God. What good did you get from the things you are ashamed of now? Those things bring death. But now you are free from the power of sin. You have become a servant for God. Your life is set apart for God-like living. The end is life that lasts forever. (Romans 6:20-22 NLV)
Feeling empty and vulnerable and clinging to thoughts or practices that present us with an opportunity to relapse are signs that the devil is working hard to enslave us again. We must tell ourselves the truth, that giving in to our addiction will bring ruin to our lives once again. Our substance or dependency will not give us the life we are longing for. If it had, we wouldn't be in recovery today. Instead of thinking about relapse, we need to seek help from God and other trusted friends to help us persevere through this temptation. 
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10 NIV)
God will give us the will and strength to persevere and have victory over our trials. God desires us to have fullness of life. The devil wants to kill and destroy us. Whom will we choose to trust and obey?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please help me through the times of trial in my life, and strengthen me to persevere. I want to follow You in all my ways and have fullness of life. Help me to daily affirm the truth, I am no longer a slave to fear, I am a child of God. Amen
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