Psalm 58:3- “The wicked are estranged from the womb:
they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.” (KJV)
I try to look at the
positive side of issues and I have been accused of being a bit too trusting of
people. It seems like a dangerous position to be in when you trust too
soon or are too open and transparent; but to tell the truth, I enjoy my
‘rose-colored glasses’ approach to life. It is hard for me to be cynical
or to expect the worse from others; but I am not naïve. I know that human
nature is sinful and that many people live only to have their own interests
fulfilled. They come into this world lying and they get better at it each
and every day.
Yes I do give money to beggars; and
yes, I know that not all who beg are downtrodden. Yes I do give rides to
strangers; but not every hitchhiking thumb finds comfort in my car. The Holy
Spirit guides me and gives me discernment about whom to help and whom to pass
by. There have been times when I have been driven to do things that I
thought were unorthodox yet I was obedient to God’s Spirit and the outcome was
always to his glory.
The defining line is that I
realize the world is full of liars. Some lie because they want something or to
get out of something. Others lie to feel important or want others to
believe they are important or esteemed. Some lie just because it is their
nature. They are pathological in their lying and it is life-long. Do not
let their lying behaviors sway you from believing in the goodness of others or
more so in the goodness of God who controls all situations. Don’t be afraid to
reach out and help where you can. There are deceivers, cheats and miscreants
in all levels of society. As Christians it is our responsibility to
represent Christ in our daily walk; yes, even among those who would spitefully
misuse us. Stay tuned into the Holy Spirit and he will guard your heart
against the evil one and guide your hand where your service shall not return
void.
Every day is a good day it is up to
us to make it a GREAT power-filled day. Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
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