Step Five Coming Clean About It All

The exact nature of our wrongs is rooted in the lie that our problems are caused by what is around us rather than what is within us.  It’s time that we admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being that our way of dealing with problems does not solve them.  Doing things our way actually creates greater problems for us and for those around us.  It’s time to admit that we cannot do life on our own and need to seek God’s help.

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.  I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations.  I have suffered much, O Lord; restore my life again as you promised. (Psalm 119:105-107 NLT)

God’s direction needs to be our first choice rather than our “choice of last resort.”  We need to learn from God’s word and listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit within us.  We need to heed the advice of mentors and others who have faithfully walked with God for a time.  With God’s help, we need to put into practice all that we have learned. 

If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. (1 John 1:8-9 NLT). 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I admit that I cannot do life on my own and that I need Your help.  I repent and turn away from my independent, self-centered way of living and choose to trust You.  Please help me find the path to a meaningful, purposeful life.  Amen

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