You’ve been hurt or falsely accused. You long for vindication. I get it. I’ve been there.
Oswald Chambers wrote, “Our weakness lies in always wanting to vindicate ourselves.”
Writing for Psychology Today, Dr. Lori Katz addresses this subject head-on. She cites the key to peace: “You must disengage from the entire drama of pain.”
Seeking self-vindication is a natural response to pain. But a better response is to engage the process of disengaging from that pain.
God stands ready to help. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).
If you’ve been deeply hurt by another person, never forget the one who never forgets you. God is on your side.
Recovery Step: Draw near to God and leave the vindication business in his hands.
Author: Mark Denison
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
