Religion & Spirituality
What is the scariest thing about having done anything that you are well aware you probably should not be doing? For most of us, it would have to be admitting that we did it. The shame, the judgement and of course the consequences, they are all really scary to imagine going through. From an early age, most of us learn to come up with loopholes to get ourselves out of trouble, including lying and blaming others for things we know all too well were our fault, to begin with. Remember Adam and Eve, when they ate the forbidden fruit, they decided to hide from God, because they were ashamed and on top of that, each of them had someone to blame for their disobedience. Sin always has a grip on us, not because we are powerless against it, but because we are overcome by guilt and condemnation. It deceives us that we can only survive if we try to hide, run away, do good things in order to make up for the bad and a host of other coping mechanisms. At the end of the day, all you actually have is a pile of dirty, stinking and disgusting self-hatred, and hopelessness. In truth, you are the one standing in your own way. So how do you get out of your own way?Let go! It’s that simple. The first step is to admit your wrongs to yourself. When you can finally admit that no matter how hard you try, you cannot do it on your own, you begin your first step into the journey of freedom. Next, admit it to God. Are you aware that as much as He is all-powerful and great, He is interested in every little detail of your life? However, He can never force Himself on you. Until you wholeheartedly let Him into those deep dark corners of yourself, you cannot experience the depth of the freedom that He has to offer. He gives us the free gift of His Son and an overflow of grace.Lastly, which is usually the hardest, share it with another individual. It is possible to find someone who will walk with you every step of the way. Every time you get tempted to get back to an old habit, this is the person who will help you to remember that you have power through Jesus Christ to overcome it. Someone who will support you and cheer you through every milestone. Our focus will then shift from ‘my mistakes’ to ‘Grace found me and now I’m free. I don’t know whether I am there yet, but I know I’m getting there, day after day. From grace to grace.’ So don’t get stuck in what you feel, say Jesus take the wheel. “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16“And they overcame him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of their testimony.” Rev 12:11 Using her testimony for God’s glory Ms. Nashami Wangara, the beautiful woman of God declares that though she believed in her heart that she did not deserve it, Grace found her when she least expected it. With a testimony so powerful, it has helped so many people find the freedom that they had never believed possible, she shows us that it doesn't matter what you have done. If you turn it over to God, He will use it for His glory. So what are you waiting for, beloved? Have a listen and be blessed!