Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. Scripture does not say “and to seeds,” meaning many people, but “and to your seed,” meaning one person, who is Christ. ~ Galatians 3:15-16 (NIV)
You may think our illustration is too ridiculous. But is it? We, who have been through the wringer, have to admit if we substituted alcoholism for jay-walking, the illustration would fit us exactly. However intelligent we may have been in other respects, where alcohol has been involved, we have been strangely insane. It’s strong language—but isn’t it true? ~ Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition.
We are each charged
with carrying the message
to those who still suffer.
We are talking to folks
who aren’t accustomed
to hearing stories
of embarrassing situations
like they have lived as well.
But the surprise that we would speak
of things they’d never confess
but vividly remember
may be what it takes
to open the door
for them to find
the joy er know
can follow
such humiliation.
God, give me the courage
to share my past
with others
who would love
to find and live
my present!
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