The truth about a lie is that if it didn’t bring some sort of illusion of safety/protection or sense of pleasure, then NO ONE would do it. It seems that within every lie there is another deeper lie that brings a counterfeit appearance of truth and goodness that attaches to our emotions of self-gratification. But, the truth is that it is completely COUNTERFEIT. It has the appearance of reality, but it can never even come close to touching the truth.
These counterfeit truths in the end only lead to pain and devastation. When we align our beliefs with them, we compromise our identity and then are thrown into a vicious cycle of speaking out more lies to protect the first lie thus heaping on the pain and devastation that will ultimately lead to our demise, not to mention the other people who are hurt by the same issues.
I’m not just talking about lies regarding stealing cookies from the cookie jar. I’m talking about the lies that stand in the way of us realizing our creative potential and destiny. The fears that peak at us through the mirror and the whispers that entice us to indulge ourselves in the instant gratification of removing ourselves from facing the pain of truth. Because sometimes, facing the truth means being forced to recognize deeply rooted pain that we do not know what to do with or how to heal. However, choosing to ignore the issues only keeps us locked in the same pain for eternity. But, when we take steps towards truth, freedom is always on the other side. So, why do we choose to align our beliefs with lies?
WE MUST STOP!
Why…because the TRUTH is GOOD NEWS! While the lies provide a small sense of gratification for a short time, they pale in comparison to the depth of freedom, passion, and purpose that is found when living in truth. The lies suggest that to be free from pain you need to hide and lick your wounds. STOP IT!!! That is not how you were created to live! We were created to reflect the fullness of JOY and LIFE, to live a life of passion, adventure, and purpose. We were made to be fully exposed and proud of it. We are meant for TRUTH. It’s time to get naked…to strip off the lies no matter how “real” they appear to be…it’s time to expose the beauty of truth because with it comes freedom. And more importantly, it’s time to be exposed to the fierce and intense power of TRUTH that will break off all of the lies that have kept us locked up in chains of numbness, fantasies, fear, disappointment, anxiety, and more. It’s a season of freedom.
Stripping down,
The Lily
John 8:32-36
“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. ‘But we are descendants of Abraham,’ they said. ‘We have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean, You will be set free?’ Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.'”
I AM THE LILY 