𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

November 6, 2022

The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in those who tell the truth.

Proverbs 12:22 NLT Bible

Throughout the Bible, we are admonished not to lie, yet many do. Some people seem to think that lying is acceptable and they try to justify their reasons for telling untruths. People lie for many reasons and they rationalize that everyone is doing it, so there must be nothing wrong with it. However, God detests all lies and as His children, we need to make every effort to speak the truth at all times.

Sometimes lying can have a ripple effect. It starts with one untruth and then another and yet another, until eventually it's an avalanche of lies. People may lie about themselves, pretending to be what they are not, lie to cover up a wrongdoing, lie to get out of trouble or they may simply lie because they've told untruths for such a long time, that it has now become easy and habitual.   

Lying causes hurt and pain! It threatens and sometimes destroys relationships and scars the character and reputation of everyone involved. When people make a habit of lying, after awhile, no one takes them seriously as there's no validity to their words anymore. Lying comes from an impure heart and we all need to continually come before God and ask Him to create clean hearts and right spirits within us. God delights in those who tell the truth.

Thank you Lord for Your mercy. God, keep my heart pure. Help me to be truthful and honest at all times. Let me always remember that lying causes pain and heartache and displeases You. My desire is to obey Your Word. I love you Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia