Leeches

Sin is like a leech. It attaches itself quietly, sometimes without us even noticing. It draws from us—our strength, our clarity, our peace. Over time, if left unchecked, it drains us.

Leeches survive best in dark, hidden places. But when exposed to air and light, they dry out and fall off. The same is true with sin. When we keep it hidden, it feeds. But when we bring it into the open—when we confess it honestly to people we trust and lay it before God—it begins to lose its grip.

Leeches also release a numbing chemical that keeps you from feeling the damage being done. That’s what sin does too. It often numbs our awareness and blurs our sensitivity to truth, until we’re left wondering why we feel distant or drained.

But healing comes through exposure and surrender. Confession isn’t about shame—it’s about breaking agreement with what’s been secretly draining you. It’s about giving God access to heal what’s been infected.

When we choose honesty, accountability, and consistent prayer, what once had a hold on us will begin to fall away—sometimes suddenly, sometimes slowly, but always surely.