A 4th of July Special – Choosing Truth Over Lies. This Is Freedom and Genuinely Liberating 😁
God detests lying. Lying is deceitful. I was a liar and was deceitful. In my experience, I lied to hide the truth, to cover my shame, because I was afraid, because I did not want my sins exposed, or because I did not want to share my blessings with others. I could go on…Now and in more recent times I am learning to surrender all to God, to be transparent and honest even if it hurts me and I’m teaching my sons the same. Like I just told them a few days ago, always tell the truth even if you think it will get you in trouble. And someone said to me recently, you are sharing and revealing a lot about yourself. Yes, I am and plan to continue to do so because I am not afraid nor ashamed anymore because I have been freed from the sins of my past and am now living a new life in Christ. Though not perfect, I now know to quickly confess my sins to God and move on believing and receiving HIS forgiveness. I must maintain this truth standard so I can continue to stand free and without shame before God. Then, I must remain honest and tell the truth as this is the only way I can walk in unity, love and in the power of God HE has given us to do HIS will, to set the captives free, and to raise our family into looking and living like Christ did. We must stand out, be light without a trace of lies in us. How else can we be Other i.e. holy or outstanding like our God. We must imitate Christ 1 Corinthians 11:1. So, I am compelled to be truthful for the sake of the gospel and my family. My sons must see that I am true to my words and actions so they imitate the same. There is no greater legacy I can leave behind other than living for God, teaching them love, and teaching them truth, honesty, integrity i.e. keeping your words.
Happy 4th of July and choose to set yourself free by living truthfully.