At many points in our recovery journey the character defect of evasiveness may begin to surface. We try to keep troubling past events buried in some deep place in our soul. We are evasive when asked to share with others or make a moral inventory. However, the God who created us knows all about us and wants us to be free from the bondage of our past. He tells us that knowing the truth will set us free. Through Jesus, God has made provision for removal of all sin and shame from us.
Both physical and spiritual restoration are painful. The body and spirit have both been damaged by our addictive substances and habits and both require help. Just as medical help is sought for the body, so spiritual help is needed for the soul. Jesus offers us forgiveness for our sin and shame. When we receive all that Jesus has for us, a positive and visible change in our attitude and behaviour will occur.
Life with God in recovery is a journey of facing our fears rather than avoiding them and of uncovering our hurts rather than burying them. When we begin our journey to freedom it may feel painful but new life and new dignity will come to those who are willing to persevere.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Forgive me for being evasive about my past life for fear of what others may think. Your Word says that perfect love casts out all fear. Please help me experience Your perfect love, so that I may be unafraid of revealing those hidden things that hold me in bondage to my past. Amen
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