One Key to Emotional Freedom and Biblical Recovery

 When, "Woman Submit!," was published, I began hearing from women who had survived domestic violence. I learned that many of them, though they had survived and gotten out, were still weighed down with so much baggage and didn't know how to get rid of it.

Here is a response from one woman: “I read the book and was just overwhelmed! It brought back a lot of those old feelings, but at the same time, explained some things I hadn't yet gotten a handle on....” 

We can be victims, survivors, clean, or sober and still not have dealt with emotional issues and sins (yes sins) that keep us from being everything God created us to be.

A big one that used to snare me, was self-pity. When I finally acknowledged self-pity was a sin that easily beset me, I was set free from anger and depression as well.

When I finally acknowledged the Word of God was true when it said that "ALL things WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD for them that love the Lord and are called according to HIS purpose," I was able to put away so regret, anger, self-pity, and so much more! I was able to praise God that he is able to use all my mistakes, sins, and bad experiences to work for HIS good and for good in my life and in the lives of others.

How wonderful to know that, though many years were stolen and wasted, my life has not been a waste. God has been able to use me for good and will continue to do so, as I follow him.

A thankful heart is key to freedom from any sin that easily besets us. Praise God in all things!

Have you been abused or hurt by someone you love? Have you turned to miserable comforters (some addiction or other harmful behaviors) that only continue hurting you and others?  Has God helped you to overcome? We'd love to here from you and pray with you. Leave comments below.

 Author and speaker, Jocelyn Andersen, is an eclectic Christian writer. She is a Bible teacher who writes about many subjects including Bible prophecy and equality of the sexes. She is best known for her advocacy in domestic violence awareness. Her book, Woman Submit! Christians & Domestic Violence, has been a staple in the library of resources on that subject.  

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