Being a recovering drug addict and someone who has helped others with the disease of addiction, I know it is not the drugs and/or alcohol that eventually kills the user, it is denial.
Today I know denial of the truth or denial of even wanting to know the truth is a common denominator among those who live well below the life God intended for them to live.
A great way to stay out of denial is by surrounding yourself with wise mentors who will tell you the truth.
Do you admit when you make a mistake or do you rationalize and manipulate your way around it?
Proverbs 3:13-14, “Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she (wisdom) is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” (NIV)
Heavenly Father, I know I make mistakes. Please give me the wisdom to not repeat them. Please send people into my life who can help prevent me from making the same mistakes over and over. These mistakes are not just behaviors but mistaken thoughts, please make me aware of thoughts which aren’t healthy for me, and give me the willingness to turn them over to you. It’s in Your Son’s name I pray. Amen.
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch
