Have words ever come out of your mouth that you wish you hadn’t said? I have had to repent of many words that came out of my mouth against myself, circumstances, and others. What about you? Our heart is our belief center. Our experiences shape what we believe about ourselves. Our perceptions influence our thought processes, which then become the words we speak. Here are some examples of how we might disobey God’s instruction through hearts that reveal hidden lies:
- We may say, “I will never forgive them for what they did.” That emotional pain remains buried because we failed to forgive as we have been forgiven.
- We may say, “Lord, I trust you,” but our words fall to the ground the moment we allow fear, worry, impatience, or negativity to creep in.
- We may pray specifically, but when the Lord answers, what do we say? Words such as “I can’t believe it!” reveal hidden unbelief. Every one of God’s words are sincere. When we apply them to our lives, their truth will set us free. His Word is given to us to spiritually war against the devil’s fiery darts. Thoughts of fear, doubt, worry, impatience, and unbelief are emotions that can undermine and destroy our faith if we trust them rather than God. When we believe the lies, they penetrate our hearts but remain hidden. They covertly permeate like yeast in bread dough. Hiding God’s word in our heart is our excellent defense. When truth is hidden in our heart, it will rise from within like a warrior to cut down, slice up, and destroy that lie! Lord, I want to thank you again for your love. It is pure, holy, steadfast, immoveable, and full of mercy and grace. Help me to take your truth into my heart so that my words are sincere. May my actions glorify you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Throughout This Day: Take some time today to reflect and pray through Psalm 119:105-112. Ask God to help you know his Word, understand it, and be led by it.
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