30 Days of Truth: He lifted me out of the pit.
Truth #6 He lifted me out of the pit.
The lie: This pit is as good as it gets so get comfortable.
In my third counseling session, I decided I was going to tell her my story. I took a deep breath and then I just started talking. I was afraid to stop so the words just poured out of my mouth like thick syrup. Some of it was in ‘code’ and I am sure it was hard to follow at times.
On my way out with wide eyes I said, “I did it! I feel so much lighter!”
She replied, “That is because you just stepped into the light.”
On September 11, 2012, He lifted me out of the pit of despair. I’m not even sure I realized I was in a pit at the time. I had decorated it and made that pit of lies as cozy as possible. It was a lonely and terrifying place, but it was all I knew.
The mud and mire of shame and lies had shaped my life affecting my relationships, decisions, and thoughts. There was a lot of work ahead, and the journey was just beginning, but I had tasted light, hope and truth.
There was no turning back now.
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 NIV
April is #SAAM (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) and for thirty days I will share the lies I believed and the truth that I discovered in my healing from childhood sexual abuse. To start at the beginning and read the first post click here —> 30 Days of Truth – I am a Masterpiece