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A Little Seed - A Big Forest (catching lies before they grow)

I was speaking with a new acquaintance yesterday and she was sharing with me how so many people can allow little things in their lives to grow into monsterous problems.  Little things we overhear or tell ourselves, little things we imagine and some that we are told right out by others. Those little things are a seed that we take hold of and think we should believe. A little seed that we give over to the devil to plant in our hearts to grow into a huge problem.  
Anytime we allow something to pass through our thoughts, we also are making a choice whether or not to believe that thought. But can I suggest that we take it a step farther and ask God if we should believe that thought or not. It's not worth letting something slip, allowing yourself to believe something about yourself that isn't true, to grow a tree of mistrust within yourself. Because as these little lies start to grow, and there are probably more than one they will turn into a forest of lies that block out the color of God's creation. They will block out the kindness of others and the understanding of life. These lies will take root and ruin your foundation on God's Word. 

But probably at this point in life we have already grown that forest whether we realized it or not. So how can we cut down this forest of lies? Prayer - always start with prayer. Maybe there is no one to trust, no human on earth that you feel could hold your words securely. But God is good, God is kind, and understanding - He is the perfect Father. Even though maybe you don't feel secure with God, take a moment and read some of His promises (there are many) and see just how much He loves you and desires to use you for His glory. Pray and ask God to show you these lies and big or small as they may be, then ask Him to help you forgive them, forget them, and move on. Find God's promises to stand on in their place - rebuild that foundation that has been allowed to be destroyed. Set aside time each day to read a promise of God and then take that promise with you everywhere you go that day. 

Rebuilding after a fire or a flood is not an easy task, but allow God to purge your heart and burn out the lies that have grown. Then you will have a foundation ready to rebuild a lasting relationship with God and with those you have been shutting out. 

Let's take a moment today to think about our heart's foundation...consider how you have allowed it to form. Is there some purging to be done? Are their relationships to rebuild? How is your standing with God? Do you trust Him? Do you trust anyone? Look back and find lies that you have allowed yourself to believe, crush them with the Lord's help and let the color of life shine back through!


Sarah

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