Admitted To Ourselves
Monday August 5, 2019
It is often difficult to admit to ourselves the exact nature of the wrongs we have committed. We may believe that our actions were in response to the hurt others inflicted on us or the result of wanting to be accepted by our peers. However, whatever caused us to harm ourselves and others, and brought us to the place where our lives are unmanageable, these are the very things that God wants to bring into the light so that we may be forgiven and restored to new life.
Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed. (Hebrews 12:12-13 NKJV)
As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:1-2 NIV)
He does what is right for those who have been hurt. He gives food to the hungry. The Lord frees people locked up in prison. The Lord makes the blind see again. The Lord helps those who are in trouble. The Lord loves those who do right. (Psalm 145:7-8 ERV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I confess that I struggle to admit even to myself the harm I have caused others. Please help me see beyond my actions and give me understanding of what caused me to rebel against Your ways. Amen
©2019 Partners in Hope
More information on this and other related topics @ http://www.partnersinhope.ca/life-with-god-in-recovery-resources/
Audio for Admitted To Ourselves
Recent Meditations
Giving Hope
Partners in Hope is supported wholly by our friends and community. We are thankful to everyone who partners with us to help bring hope to the discouraged, hurting, and hopeless.