So, I have to confess something this morning.  First of all let me say that Kathy and I are visiting a relative out of state.  When we were talking last night I was asked how my blog is doing.  I said it was going ok I thought.  I was then told that they hadn’t looked at it for about a week but they would be again.  They also said it was hard to like a blog post because you have to take several steps to do such a thing with the provider of the blog I’m using.  I wanted to write this because the very first thought that entered my mind was to get rid of the blog I had done Wednesday morning listing the progression of confessions I’ve done in my journey the past 8 years with the help of PTSD therapy, counseling and the work of Celebrate Recovery.  I thought–I’ll get rid of it before anymore see it and I reduce the chance of getting judged.

In my devotional time this morning the thought hit me again because I always do the blog once I’ve finished my devotions.  As I got to the journaling part of my devotions I asked Jesus what He wanted me to know from Him today which I do each morning.  His response was immediate.  He told me He didn’t want me changing anything from my blog posts removing His work in my life.  Interestingly, He went on to say that instead of “fearing this” as I had posted yesterday, He wanted me to thank Him for the chance to tell others what a magnificent Savior and Lord He is.  Not only does He save us from our sins, but with the help of His Holy Spirit He empowers us to share what our human nature always wants to hide.  He said to use my steps as guides for others to do the same regardless of their struggles with sin nature.  When we can take the step to share with others the very struggle kept secret, that is part of the healing within and also when the freedom from its bondage takes place.

So, OK, that’s my confession and I won’t be changing anything from any post.  This journey I’m on is going to remain honest and thorough with Christ as my Guide and His Holy Spirit as my empowerment.  Now that all of this is written, I do pray for anyone reading this who may be struggling to bring out in the open what may be imprisoned within.  God is loving and faithful, what He has done and is doing for me, He will do for you.  There was a gospel song called “It Is No Secret” which was popular when I was in high school.  The words of the chorus were:  “It is no secret what God can do.  What He’s done for others, he’ll do for you.  With arms wide open He’ll pardon you.  It is no secret what God can do.”   Believe this–it is true.  God bless you.