Turning our will and life over to the care of God as we understand Him is just the beginning of our new life with God in recovery. We have much to learn and as we wholeheartedly seek to know God’s principles for life as recorded in the Bible, He will give us discernment to do what is right in all our affairs.
Yes, if you cry out for discernment and lift up your voice for understanding; if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:3-5 NKJV)
When we give our will and life over to the care of God and repent of our sins, nothing should be held back. Holding back means we are not fully committed to the cleansing process of the blood of Jesus. This mindset will keep us sitting on the fence with one foot in our past life and one foot in our new life. To move on we need both feet on the path of righteous living in the power of the Holy Spirit, the power greater than ourselves. If we knowingly hold back anything, we are not supporting the decision we are making and are leaving ourselves open to relapse.
Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do. (James 1:7-8 NLT)
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I give my will and life fully into Your care. Please carry on Your renewing work in every part of my being until I am perfected in You. Amen
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