A New Start – Day 25
My biggest hero of the Bible (besides Jesus) is King
David. He was an ordinary guy with great
leadership ability and a heart after God.
The Psalm I read today (Psalm 25) was written by him and expresses some
of the fear and anxiety he felt both from those who sought his downfall and
from his own shortcomings. He was honest
about how he felt and expressed it in his writings.
I have the privilege of going to a church where people are
generally honest about their faults and feelings. It is good to be able to deal with all of
that openly. Still, I am tempted to put
on a mask and act as if everything is always fine. My life is good, but like David, I am not
perfect. When I am honest with my
brothers, I can deal with the tough times and imperfections and move on to an
even better life.
Do you feel like you are wearing a mask all the time? Do those around you have the impression that
your life is perfect all the time? We
are all human. We all have our hurts,
hang ups, and habits. It is much better
when we deal with them rather than hide them.
Let’s be like King David, who, despite living the good life as King, was
honest about his problems. Let’s
cultivate the relationships that help deal with those problems. If you do not have a church or friends that
you can be open with, I suggest finding a Celebrate Recovery program (it is not
just for addicts and alcoholics). I also suggest reading David’s Psalms (like
Psalm 25). Know that you are not alone.
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