What happens when we are more concerned about our reputation that about restoration? We present one image to the world while our ‘real self’ is hidden away so others can not only not see us but cannot minister to us? We protect our image, hoping others will only see the good parts of our nature. But this is deception. This stops people from seeing our true nature and prevents them from speaking into our lives. If we allow, God says “He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light” (Job 12:22). Will you courageously allow God to bring the things we have hidden into the light where healing can occur?
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.