For most of us, if we are honest with ourselves, when we look back on life we see examples of this lack of integrity we called truth, even though we may be considered by most people to be a person they can count on. But we know there are those nooks and crannies in life where the dust collects, where we cut corners, or where it is easier to be silent to truth than to speak it.
Truth, however, is really a duty, in the highest sense. It is something we owe not only to other people, but to God and ourselves as well. When we are truly present to what we say, mean, and do, we reflect Jesus. Jesus spoke in truth, not always a truth that was popular or easy to hear, but always in love. We know, both from experience and Scripture, keeping our word is at the very core of the Christ-centered life.
Is it always easy? No. Are there often repercussions? Yes. But at the end of the day, when we walk and speak in truth, there is a peace that comes to us deep within, that is no doubt a peace that only God can bestow.
IronMaker’s Daily Challenge: Today reflect on those areas in your life where you struggle with truth, either by commission, or by omission. Turn these over to God, and rectify an untruth if you can.
Prayer: Most Gracious God, help us today to love one another as you have commanded, to turn the dark corners of our lives to you, and to speak the truth in all situations, but always in the love that you showed as you walked this earth. In your name we pray, AMEN.
Sabrina Williams
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