One of the greatest tools of the enemy is secrecy. We often hide the things that affect us the deepest. Whether they be things we did or things done against us, we bury them deep and cover them up. We think by keeping these hurts in the dark, they will be rendered harmless, not realizing that the enemy does his best work in the dark. Shame, guilt, or wounds intensify the longer they remain secret.
We are children of light. Ephesians 5:8-9 reminds us that “For once [we] were full of darkness, but now [we] have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within [us] produces only what is good and right and true.” [NLT]
Many of us have things buried deeply in our souls. We are afraid if others knew, they would see us differently. We think we can’t take the chance that they will reject us or condemn us – but that is a thought that comes directly from the enemy of our soul.
It is only by exposing the depths of our souls to the light of Christ that we loosen the enemy’s hold. I sat with a group of women who did just that. Deep things were shared, tears were shed, secrecy was broken. There was no judgment, no condemnation, no rejection. Instead, there were hugs and prayers and shared love. There was a common compassion realizing that others were hurting just as deeply.
We need more of that. We need more kindness and compassion for our fellow pilgrims, knowing everyone has wounds.
Amen&Amen