
09/18/2025
Forgiveness and Starting Over
This for is yours too! No matter what.
I started my day looking for proof of life, and proof of forgiveness for my old ways. My addictions. My behaviors during active addiction. My early recovery process, during which I dealt with confusion, doubts and even anger.
For me, I turned back to the new testament of the bible. Looking back to the Koine Greek, the common version of the greek since appx 400 BCE, which the Apostle Paul spoke during his time. I wanted a word for word translation of 2nd Corinthians 5:17. To see how it compares to modern versions of english. I asked ai for help, where my education faltered.
So...
No matter what you believe or don't, (respect to you) I believe Paul's words are of divine inspiration, and in keeping with what Jesus taught.
I was looking for forgiveness for my old ways, addictions and fallout. Complete forgiveness. Here is what I've found ...
"Therefore, if anyone, in Christ, a new creation (creature); the old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new." (2nd Cor 5:17, 1st century Koine Greek to modern english, direct translation).
Let there be no confusion, fellow strugglers, you and I are forgiven and made new! Our higher power, "A higher power than ourselves", has said it.
The old things have passed away!
I start my day in joy. I rest in that I have been made new. Forgiven. Set Free. Done deal. I will live my life as a new creature, in my "Higher Power, as I see it".
Bless you all, no matter what your demons are, you have a new life and new start available to reach out and make yours. Make it brand new!
Ill be back later to post more about this day in my recovery process. Love, peace, and joy to you all.