 | | | | | “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” — James 5:16 | | If you get a deep wooden splinter lodged in your hand, ignoring it won’t make it go away. If you just put a bandage over it and pretend it’s fine, it will eventually become infected, swollen, and incredibly painful. The only way to find relief is to endure the brief, sharp pain of pulling the splinter out into the light. Secrets are the splinters of the soul. Hiding our mistakes, our shame, and our bad habits in the dark only causes them to fester and make us spiritually sick. The scriptures tell us that while forgiveness is a transaction between us and God, healing happens in community. When we take the terrifying step of confessing our faults to another human being and praying together, we are pulling the splinter out. It hurts our ego for a moment, but the profound, lasting relief of being known and still loved is the beginning of true healing. |
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| Is there a burden or a secret you are trying to carry alone? Reach out to your sponsor or a trusted friend today and share it. Let the light in. |
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| Lord, grant me courage to confess and receive healing. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. |
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| | Together, we can build a brighter future, one life recovered at a time. | |
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Stay Connected section with links to RGV Road to Recovery’s social media platforms for ongoing engagement. |
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| P. O. Box 442, Latimer, IA 50452 |
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