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“Don’t let one lie spoil a thousand truths.” ~unknown

When I read that, it struck a chord with me.  Any of these lies sound familiar?

The list of lies Satan uses is extensive. He is a liar. Period, no wiggle room because scripture tells us so in John 8:44. And one day quite literally his pants will catch fire. Well, maybe not his pants but you get the idea. Ok, back to the point.

The enemy of our souls, he thrives when we start to believe the lie.

He likes to use the same hurts and old triggers to start us down a slippery slope of believing the lie. He isn’t picky, he’ll use the one that strikes us, the one that causes discomfort, pain or doubt. That’s the one he’ll keep coming at.

In his limited abilities and limited creativity, he may use a slightly tweaked version, a different person, a new hurt that feels like an old one, a circumstance that feeds the word “always/never”. But God, He is unlimited in his ability and creativity.

That’s the truth we each need to stand on…

Pause for just a moment and look at this image. For the most part they look the same, however, if you really looked, you may have noticed one is slightly different. The image on the right is courser, not as refined as the one on the left.

However, here’s the full picture and a reminder that our God is always a truth teller. It’s up to us to not trust everything we see or feel.

Even sugar looks like salt sometimes.

Or as a friend recently said to me “Shahla, your feelings are real, but that doesn’t make them reality.”

So, what lie do you need to stop in its tracks? What one lie are we allowing to destroy a thousand truths?

Let’s allow the truth to push back the lie. That’s where the enemy loses, that’s where victory is found.

“Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves and be at peace with one another.” Mark 9:50

“Through the Lord’s mercies, we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23

“But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

“But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together.” Ephesians 2:4-5

Oh Jesus, thank you for being unlimited in power, grace, and mercy. Thank you for being the ultimate truth-teller. Lord, for any lie being believed or any crack the enemy is trying to sneak into, may Your word make him flee, may the salt you offer and call us to be make the enemy shrivel as we stand firm and hold tightly to Your truth. Help give us discernment to recognize lies, to see clearly the liar the enemy is and know the difference between the enemy’s course false sugar and Your refined truth giving salt. In Jesus Name. Amen.

This weeks playlist:

Haven’t Seen It Yet

Danny Gokey

See A Victory

Caleb and Kelsey Cover (Elevation Worship)

Raise A Hallelujah

Bethel

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  • I’m a faith-filled believer in Jesus Christ. I’ve personally experienced his mercy and truth and want to encourage others to have a relationship with Him. My husband Albert and I are empty nesters with two adult children. My heart is happiest on our back patio, enjoying quality time with family, relaxing in the sunshine, and appreciating beautiful flowers. I love the Lord and hope at the end of the race, I hear, “Well done, daughter”.

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