In recovery circles there is a saying, “You are only as sick as your secrets."
Recovery is a process where, with God and trusted people, we begin to come alive to the life God has planned for us. In the right place, and at the appropriate time, we start dealing with our darkest secrets.
The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. (Romans 13:12 NLT)
We follow the outline of the 12 Step Program and begin to put each of the steps into practice. Sometimes we find that while we are ready for God's will to be done in some areas, we are fearful and uneasy about having God's light shine in others. When we are unwilling to expose our hidden secrets, the guilt and shame from our past festers and causes harm to our recovery.
God wants us to come out of darkness. The longer we cooperate with darkness, the more we will hide from the light. If we choose to remain in darkness we will not be aware of the light that leads to life even though it is available to us.
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12 NLT)
To the extent that we surrender our secret lives to Jesus, the light of the world, and receive His healing, we will receive strength and His glorious power to live life to the full.
Prayer: Loving God, Many things are buried in me and I’m not sure how to bring them to the light. Please strengthen me with Your power to follow the light that leads to life and joyous living. Amen
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