Broken Pieces: Repairing the Damage of InfidelitySample

I enjoy watching action-packed movies. Especially the ones with plot twists and suspense. But even more exciting for me are the ones when the bad guys seem to have the upper hand, then out of nowhere the good guy comes to save the day. Imagine a feature film that involves a shootout between the bad guys and law enforcement. It’s the part in the movie where the drama is at its peak and the bad guys are cornered. They’ve used all their ammo and have run out of options with no place to hide. As the cops and task force are closing in with weapons drawn, you hear over the megaphone, “We have you surrounded! Come out with your hands up! I repeat, we have you surrounded. Come out with your hands up!” The bad guys are left with no other choice but to surrender or suffer dire consequences. So they come out with their hands up and, without resistance, they surrender.

Now I’m sure you’re asking, “What in the world does this have to do with anything we’ve been discussing over the past few days?” I’m glad you asked. Follow me. Let’s go back to the time when I got caught in the affair. I remember trying everything to keep it a secret and under wraps but I was exposed and there was no place to hide. I was at the end of the road. Conviction set in and I heard the Holy Spirit calling out to me, saying, “Enough is enough. It’s over. Come out with your hands up!” It was at that moment I knew I had to surrender and let God take over from there. It was one of the lowest times of my life but I knew I couldn’t keep living like this. It was only a matter of time before everything came crashing down and it finally did. And believe it or not, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. When God brought me out of that dark place of infidelity, it was at that point in my life that I turned it all over to Him. And when I say all of it, I literally mean all of it. All my bad habits, lustful desires, selfish tendencies and manipulative ways. I gave the Holy Spirit full reign over my life and God gave me instruction, guidance and direction through His word. The scriptures became a lifeline for me. I submitted myself to God’s word daily. It was not easy at first because I was conditioned to my old way of thinking but with the help of the Holy Spirit and through assembling together with other believers, God began to renew my mind, revive my soul and ultimately helped restore my marriage.

My brother, if you expect to have any hope of restoration or renewal, it is imperative that you surrender to God’s word and make it your daily supplement for survival. The psalmist said in Psalms 119:11 “Your word I have hid in my heart that I might not sin against You.” It is vitally important to not only read God’s word but to memorize it and apply it to your daily life. When you make God’s word the governing factor of your words, actions and mindset, the devil has no choice but to flee. There is power in the word of God!

NEXT STEPS: Set aside some time in your day to read God’s word. I suggest you do it during a time when you can minimize distractions and focus. Make it a goal to memorize at least one verse weekly. Let God’s word be your daily bread and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you. I’m praying for you.