During a tough week recently, I realized that I was being bombarded by the enemy with what I call, “stress bombs!” Fear and anxiety were dropping into my days and making me miserable. Satan was taking advantage of my trials and pounding me with anxious thoughts that led me to think all was hopeless. And like a dummy, I believed him for a bit. He just would not let up until I was miserable. But then… I read the verse below and realized I was being lied to!

You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44 NIV

The enemy uses lies because that is what he does best! It is his normal, natural “native language.” That means that we need to be aware of our thoughts and who is influencing them, for evil OR for good. The way I see it… my anxious thoughts can go 1 of 2 ways. I can give in to the harmful thoughts and let the enemy’s tactics of fear and insecurity stress and weaken me or I can look at and grab hold of God’s truth that strengthens me! There’s only one right choice:)

It’s like this…We either believe the father of lies or trust the Father of truth.

WE get to choose what we focus on. WE get to set our perspectives each new day! WE get to choose God in the morning and choose Him every minute and hour after that! Honestly, some days we have to choose over and over, huh?

Even though we know God is there always, it is good to acknowledge Him many times a day, and I think it’s also good to look the enemy in the face and say, “You are such a liar! My God tells me the truth!” Ah…that feels great to say!

Try saying it the next time you are lied to! Then tell God, “Thank you for helping me see the truth!”

Dear precious Father,

I sometimes believe the enemy’s lies before realizing I have done so. Thank you for being my perfect and truthful God, that will never, ever lie to me. Not only will you not lie to me, you promise me that good things are in store for me and all those who love and serve you! I really don’t know what I would do without you…and I never want to find out! Please guide my heart to recognize deception but cling to your truth. I love you! Amen

With love from our Father to you, have a great day!

Tina