Taking The Lid Off The Past

Step-5 of the 12-Step program requires that we admit to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.  We are asked to uncover those things we have done and those humiliating things done to us that we pushed down and behaved as if they had never happened. To bare our souls and admit what took place in our lives makes us feel extremely vulnerable.

We may be able to hide our wrongs from others, but God sees everything.  He even knows the thoughts that caused us to sin.  The good news is, when we give our will and life over to God’s care, He forgives our sins and gives us a new nature and a desire to do what is right.

Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. (Psalm 103:2-4 NLT)

His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. (2 Peter 1:3 NIV)

Prayer:  Gracious God, Thank You for Jesus who gives me freedom from sin and heals my wounds.  I claim that through Him I have been made whole in body, mind, and spirit.  Amen

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