Psalms 36:9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. How often do our feeling and emotions keep us in the dark, feelings of guilt, shame, brokenness, rejection, fear, anger and lies! Jesus Christ paid the debt in full for all of these lies, strongholds and our sins; do you believe it, or is it just head knowledge? Grace is not only God`s undeserved mercy and favor, it is also unearned and can never be repaid.
Romans 13:8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.
Recently I shared the struggles that my family is dealing with as we seek to help my niece Kim, with her relapse into drug addiction. For weeks and weeks my brother, Ernie and my sister-in-law, Peggy kept Kim`s relapse a secret from me. Where they holding on to the guilt and shame for Kim, hoping to pay her debt? Not possible, however exposing the secret to the light and truth begins the healing process. John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
Addiction is addiction is addiction, all based on lies that opens the door for Satan to control our thoughts and actions. Drawing us away from the truth of God`s love! Temporarily, I was sucked into the drama, of Kim`s addiction. What can I do, how can I help her; the pain, sadness and disappointment were overwhelming. Could this relapse lead to her death? Should I fly to Kentucky to offer love and support for the family? God says no, stay home and trust me to handle it.
Friday evening I attended a healing service, offering and receiving prayers on Kim`s behalf, trusting God! This prayer service allowed me to stand firm on the promises of God the Father. Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble of hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us the spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. Colossians 3:2 Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Ephesians 3:12 In him through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Father God your timing is impeccable, just received a phone call from one of my Emmaus sisters, Marcy, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you........my heart is pounding with the presence of the HOLY SPIRIT.......Isaiah 55:8-9 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Father God, thank you for the love by which so faithfully drench and penetrate our souls! God, please bless Kim and Marcy`s daughter Amy, AMEN!
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