Anchor Points: The Worst Advice I Ever Got And Why I Didn’t Take It

Ever been told something that shocked you—and went against everything you believed was right?

When Devin Almonte was 21 and newly sober, a man told her to go “have fun” and come back to sobriety later. That moment and her surprising response still sticks with her.

Why? Because it revealed a deeper cultural lie: that freedom is found in doing whatever we want, whenever we want. But real freedom? It starts with surrender.

In today’s Anchor Point, Devin shares:

• A surprising exchange during an AA meeting that challenged her resolve

• Why the world often mistakes surrender for imprisonment

• How letting go of our old lives is the key to joy, freedom, and real life in Christ

Scripture Reflection:

Romans 6:6 – “For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.”

💬 Your Turn:

Have you ever been tempted to go back to a “freedom” that actually kept you stuck?

What does surrender mean to you—and how has it brought healing or change in your life?

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