I have been rescued from the torment of addiction. Why then, do I have the behaviors, fears, and feelings of an angry drunk? I have been plucked from the fire. Yet, I make a daily choice to follow God, to surrender to His ways, not my own. The freedom in Christ is complete and lasting if I walk with Him, instead of following the icky voice in my head. Memorize His words, instead of rehearsing falsehoods and criticisms.
I choose the INSTEAD OFs.
Instead of oppression, freedom
Instead of
ashes, beauty
Instead of
heaviness, the garment of praise
Instead of mourning, the oil of
joy
Instead of distraction, intentional
truth
Instead of addiction, reality
Instead of shame, double honor
Instead of thorns, Myrtle trees
Instead of doubt, faith
Adapted from Is. 61
I have been rescued from alcoholism since January 7th, 2006. The miracle of God's grace and restoration continues to prove itself ~ Kerry