Scripture:
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Proverbs 28:13
Lesson:
After writing an inventory, we must deal with what we have written. The first way we do that is to CONFESS our sins to God.
C: Confess your Shortcomings, Resentments, and Sins
God already knows all of our resentments, shortcomings, and sins. Confession is just us telling Him we know them too.
O: Obey God’s Direction
Confess to God and share them with another person you trust.
N: No More Guilt
We can begin to restore our confidence and our relationships so we can move on from the past.
F: Fact the Truth
Recovery requires honesty! We can allow the light of God’s truth to heal our hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
E: Ease the Pain
When we share our deepest secrets, we divide the pain and the shame. We begin to see a healthy self-worth develop that is based on Jesus Christ’s standards, not the world’s standards.
S: Stop the Blame
We cannot find peace and serenity if we continue to blame ourselves or others.
S: Start Accepting God’s Forgiveness
Once we accept God’s forgiveness, we can look others in the eye.
Life Application:
“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”” Matthew 11:28-30
When we confess and come clean we now can carry the easy yoke and the light burden Jesus has for us. Until we lay our shame at the foot of the cross we carry the weight and shame of our sin. When we give it to Christ we are truly set free and now can live in the light.
*Celebrate Recovery meets Tuesday nights at the McVay Family Center in New Sharon. This is a safe place to find honesty, hope, and healing. The meal starts at 6 pm, and a lesson/testimony begins at 6:30 pm. Childcare is provided for kids 12 and under. Hope to see you there!
