We have freedom now, because Christ made us free. So stand strong in that freedom. Don’t go back into slavery again Galatians 5:1 What are some of the benefits of discussing our inventory with another in Christ centered recovery? Peace, calm, lack of fear or worry. The list goes on. But it can all be summed in one word, FREEDOM. When we’ve finally told someone all of our story, all of our secrets, all of our fears and darkest moments we experience freedom. We are free from sin, free from guilt, free from shame, free from fear, free from judgement. The original 12 step book puts it this way: “Once we have taken this step, withholding nothing, we are delighted. We can look the world in the eye. We can be alone at perfect peace and ease. Our fears fall from us. We begin to feel the nearness of our Creator. We may have had certain spiritual beliefs, but now we begin to have a spiritual experience. The feeling that the drink problem has disappeared will often come strongly. We feel we are on the Broad Highway, walking hand in hand with the Spirit of the Universe.” So why, with so many promises and benefits, with so much freedom and joy to be had, do so many of us balk at taking this step. Why do so many choose to stay enslaved to their hurts, habits and hang ups? Why would anyone prefer the misery of bondage to the freedom we find in admitting to God, ourselves and another human being the exact nature of our wrongs? The choice is ours. Slavery or freedom. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. John 8:36
Posted on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 09:16:55 +0000