The Weight of Half-Truths

“You can only be as free as you are honest.” That line hit me like a freight train.

We think we’re free because we’ve shared “some” of the story. We’ve unpacked the battles, maybe even helped others heal—but we still keep that one thing tucked away. Untouched. Justified. Buried. Safe.

That’s not freedom. That’s selective surrender.

True strength? It’s in vulnerability. That’s not weakness—it’s weightlifting for the soul. It’s Godly. It’s mature. It’s a silent war cry to say: I quit running my own life.

Jesus never asked for your resume. He asked for your heart. Raw. Wrecked. Real.

Recovery isn’t just about staying sober. It’s about staying honest. Honest with God. With others. With yourself. Especially yourself.

Every secret you carry has weight. And most of us are limping with backpacks full of shame, regret, guilt, and pride.

But Jesus…

He says, “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

I’ve learned the hard way—freedom doesn’t come from traction. It comes from surrender. When I finally stop running my own life and let God take the wheel… that’s when rebirth begins.

I don't want to just survive. I want to live. But that starts with dying to myself.

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“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.” – Marcus Aurelius
“Confession is not about guilt. It’s about freedom.” – Michael King
“The truth will set you free.” – Jesus (John 8:32)