The 12-Step Road often seems a long and winding one to us and some of us think we can reach our destination by taking shortcuts that are more agreeable. Some who have walked this road before us warn of the danger of taking shortcuts because they have tried them and found them to be treacherous. What makes us think that we could do any better than they?
Nothing in all the world can be hidden from God. He can clearly see all things. Everything is open before him. And to him we must explain the way we have lived. (Hebrews 4:13 ERV)
Christ carried our sins in his body on the cross. He did this so that we would stop living for sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you were healed. So now anyone who is in Christ Jesus is not judged guilty. (1 Peter 2:24; Romans 8:1 ERV)
If we decide that we will keep hidden those things that cause us the most pain, then we are just adding to our burden of deceit and will miss the joy of being set free, which results from telling the truth. Choosing the road that has proven trustworthy to many in the past and staying away from shortcuts will bring us to our desired destination of a purposeful new life.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please give me the wisdom to avoid taking shortcuts and help me choose to tread the narrow road that will lead to abundant life. Amen
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