Sometimes it's not that I don't TRY to believe the word of God. Sometimes it's kinda like something is just in the way blocking me from really and truly getting it! So what is the deal? What is holding me back? Lies. I don't think I am alone in this one, I think it's universal. We know the world lies to us, we know the enemy lies to us, and if you've read any psychology, you know there is this thing called denial...where we are lying to ourselves and we don't even know it! The lies I believe and the unbelief I experience are intertwined. The cool thing is, there is a spiritual way out of unbelief, when in fact, the unbelief is anchored to a lie. The Lord has shown me on many occasion, a lie, standing in the way of my receiving His words of grace, comfort, hope, peace. One of the most amazing gifts we have is the Holy Spirit, our helper, our comfort, the one who reminds us of the truth. Lies for sure lies hold us back from embracing the truth.
Psalm 51:6 says, Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
I will write more on this because it is something that is changing my life...but the simplest way to find out if there is a lie tied to unbelief, is to ask the Lord. Just this morning I was asking the Lord why I struggle with my flesh, and why I can't seem to get a handle on certain areas of my life. As I waited there, listening, my mind went back to a young place involving my grandpa, where a precious innocence was taken from me and I believed at that moment that I had no control, no choice. But the thing is I had a voice, I had legs, I could have screamed or run. But I didn't. At that moment in time, I believed a lie...and whether it makes any sense to my adult mind or not...that lie has motivated my beliefs, my choices and even my lack of self-control since I was little. One of the most exciting things in the whole world is that Jesus is the truth, His words are truth, the Holy spirit brings truth to our minds and sets us free!!! I repented that I believed that lie, over and above His words that say part of the fruit of the spirit is self-control, (so if I don't have it, it ain't cuz the Bible is wrong, better look in the ol' mirror). It's that simple...really. Asking and being willing to look at myself is probably the hardest part, but I've never found Him to be condemning...because He is for me and He desires truth in my inmost being, and guess what, He's the one who will help me get there. I don't even have to figure it out on my own. That is great news!
No comments:
Post a Comment