Sometimes, when it particularly suits us, we make excuses for not telling the truth. In society, people say things like “don’t ask, don’t tell” as a way to live in tolerance with others who embrace a certain lifestyle. We then tell ourselves, we’ll be fine in our recovery if we adopt the same “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach.
We reject the word of God regarding truthfulness. We convince ourselves that no one needs to know about certain things that have happened. We have events in our past that we are not ready to deal with. We may live with secrets simply because we haven’t been caught. We convince ourselves we are getting away with not being fully accountable.
Jesus said: People do not light a lamp and then hide it in a jar or put it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand. Then those who come in can see its light. What is hidden will be seen. And what is out of sight will be brought into the open and made known. (Luke 8:16-17 NIRV)
Regardless of the reason for our kept secrets, we know and still feel the discomfort within us. We know what has been done to us. We also know what we have done, and we project how we would feel if someone found out. God offers us a way out of our fear of exposure and humiliation. Jesus said that if we acknowledge the truth, the truth will set us free. It’s time to bring the hidden things of darkness to the light where they can be identified and healed or forgiven.
This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. (John 3:19-20 NIV)
God has given us a clear description of what produces a good life and what causes harm. We need to determine if we are hiding things that are hindering our new life in recovery.
Prayer: Loving God, Please give me the courage to let go of all my hidden secrets and receive Your forgiveness and healing. My desire is to faithfully walk with You in the light of Your presence. Amen
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