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Areas of Bondage

Choose from the bondage areas below to find out how you can be set free.

Anger & Depression (short temper, fits of rage, passivity, lack of joy)

Addiction (drugs, alcohol, sex, television/games, other compulsive behaviors)

Curses & Vows (self-perception, witchcraft, verbal abuse, loneliness)

Unforgiveness (bitterness, broken relationships, irreconcilable guilt, shame, self-perception)

Stress (feeling overwhelmed, emotional numbness, health problems, panic, tension)

Trauma (abuse, death, injury, abandonment)

next steps

introduction

disclaimer

trusting god to let you hurt

Next Steps

Answer the following questions, journal about them, pray about them, or discuss them with a counselor or trusted friend.

Ask God to show you areas in your life where you have been avoiding pain. Ask Him to forgive you for not trusting Him in those areas, and commit to letting Him lead you through those areas and bring you healing.
You can’t do it on your own, but in your weakness, He is strong. What are some examples in Scripture that show God’s strength coming through in place of human weakness? Let these testimonies encourage you.
Ask God for the right person (or people) to walk this journey with. Ask Him for someone who you can trust and be open with along the way, who can help you, encourage you, and keep you accountable to the healing God wants to bring in your life. Reach out to that person and ask them if they would come alongside you on your journey.
Take some time today and journal about the places where you have already seen God’s healing and redemption in your life. Are there specific areas you can remember that God has already brought you through? Write these down and refer to them as you continue your journey. Let them encourage you, motivate you, and remind you of God’s goodness and faithfulness along the way.

Now pray this prayer with us:

Lord, it’s not easy to trust You with my pain. I know deep down that You are good, but I still find myself shrinking back from my best intentions. Forgive me for that. Teach me to trust in You more and more every day. I know You will not give me more than I can handle. I know You are a healer and redeemer. I know You will not leave me or forsake me or abandon me. Still, I need Your help to trust You more. And so, I’m making this commitment to You today—to trust You, even if it’s just one step at a time. I know it won’t be easy, but I trust You to let me hurt, and to bring me past that hurt into freedom, healing, joy, and redemption. I love You, God. Amen.

This section is taken from a chapter of Matthew Bauer's book, The Journey to Freedom. To learn more about finding God's healing and freedom for your life, click here to order the book, including Matthew's full teaching on "Trusting God to Let You Hurt."

BUY NOW: The Journey to Freedom - Navigating the Roadblocks to Abundant Living - by Matthew Bauer

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