I realized today that I am about to celebrate four years of sobriety. I'm not sure of the exact date but I know my deliverance happened approximately three weeks before Christmas. Four years later . . . I am free from the bondage of alcohol. I have no fears . . . I have no worries of ever sliding back into that life. God is so good and I thank Him for what He has helped me accomplish in my life and in my marriage.
Deliverance . . . it's great, but we need to do our part. I've had people in the past ask me how I was delivered from the bondage of alcoholism. Its kind of a long story but I will explain it briefly, by trying to paint you a simple picture.
I believe the whole time I was headed towards rock bottom, the Lord was by my side, His hand stretched out as He waited . . . for me to grab hold.
Finally the waiting was over . . . I grabbed hold of the Hand of the Father. This began the process of deliverance . . . I took the first step when I turned back to Him. I learn't something very valuable that night; I realized that God wants to help, but He needs us to do our part. I remember crying out to God, pleading with Him to release me from the bondage of alcohol. I didn't realize He was there and He was waiting for me to take the first step. Once I took that step He could help . . .
I found that during the process of deliverance both parties need to being to their part. I couldn't just rely on God to do everything; I needed to work through my issues and bring them before Him. I had to bring it all and lay it at His feet; I had to let it all go. Amazing . . . if we do our part God can do amazing works in our lives.
God is good . . . He makes life so much fun!!!!!!
Hopefully this all makes sense. I went for the condensed version of what the Lord laid on my heart this morning. God is good . . . He makes life so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM FREE !!!!!
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