Meditations on "Denial"

When we live behind a mask, we are denying our true self and rejecting the person God created us to be.

Dealing with anger, shame and hurtful relationships are areas vulnerable to our continued use of denial.

Because Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross paid the price for all sin, even deliberate sin, we are promised complete forgiveness when we repent.

We thought that the pain and dysfunction experienced in our addiction was the only problem but now realize there were other contributing factors

When we put our hand into the hand of God, He will strengthen and support us as we become willing to make amends to those we have harmed. 

God’s desire is that everyone may experience the abundant life He has planned for them.

Our sponsor or a trusted friend may have spoken to us about how we were getting off track, but we refused to listen ... and found ourselves moving towards relapse.

As God is not limited by time, He is always available to those whose hearts are turned towards Him.

O Lord, what are human beings that you should notice them

The Bible tells us that we all have fallen short of God’s standard.

If we choose to remain filled with bitterness, we bind ourselves to our past.

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. (1 John 1:8)