Therapy (I just
gotta talk to somebody!)
Why did I ever let myself believe a lie? I don’t think I went into the seasons
of life intentionally believing a lie. God says to live the
crucified life (Gal. 2:20) and He also says we reap what we sow and where
we sow (flesh vs spirit Gal. 6). I didn’t always, along the journey, take to heart that God says what He
means and means what He says! I am
continually learning and loving the truth of His truth. Having His truth in my heart means even the details are important!
You see, God is teaching me very intensely that the words
DESERVE and ENTITLEMENT are not to
be spoken, pampered, watered, believed, or hidden in my heart! These two synonyms
have caused hurt feelings, unforgiveness, bitterness, fear, and insecurity at
different times of my life (can I tell you that as great a couple as repentance
and freedom are, deserve and entitlement are horrific as a couple – bad
marriage). Sadly, I have fallen
for these lies periodically. There
is fruit still in my life being produced from caring for that ugly couple and
their seedlings. God promises
forgiveness when I repent and there is true freedom, but He also teaches there
are consequences to planting and nurturing lies. May I flee lies for the rest of my days!
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let
yourselves be burdened AGAIN by a yoke of slavery.” Gal. 5:1
I am free from fear of
rejection.
I am free from living with
hurts, wrongs, and betrayals from the past.
Then God is so kind to tell me to stomp my foot in standing
firmly on Him – His word - His heart.
SO THAT I do not have to
live in the AGAIN in Gal. 5:1 – the again of putting on that yoke of
slavery.
Father, No more! No more deserves and entitles
in my heart. Only dying and freedom. Dying to self and living in freedom to
esteem, serve, and honor
You. Amen
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