CONSIDER THE SOURCE
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1
I’m very cautious about the decisions I make now. I never want to be misled in any way nor do I want to make decisions based on something that someone said. So, I consult with God about every decision. I have to quiet all the noise and be still so that I can hear clearly.
Initially, I asked God to show me me. In order to truly heal, I needed to know what all I needed to heal from. Please take note that I asked God to show me myself. While I realize the art of manipulation is a skilled tactic, the word of God says………
“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind” Ephesians 4:23
Well, that’s exactly what I’ve been working on. In the natural, I’ve been in counseling. I said before and I’m saying it again I highly recommend speaking to someone to help you process your emotions from trauma. Anxiety is a beast all by itself but when you add lies that the enemy put in your head or lies from people he’s using, that’s a whole other level.
Currently, I’m at the smear campaign stage of my decision to walk away from an abusive marriage. If I wasn’t confident in my decision and standing in faith that God would bring me through this fire without even a hair singed, I would have caved in a long time of ago. But I refuse to stay where I’ve been. I’m studying His Word, listening to messages that relate to my circumstances and building myself back up on standards that don’t necessarily conform to the world’s current views.
Instead of believing what’s being said about me or what anyone thinks of me, I’m more concerned about pleasing God and what He has to say about me. He always confirms His word, and I don’t have to defend myself because He fights for me (Exodus 14:14).
You can’t believe everything you hear. And whether it’s a lie you heard, or one your mind allows you to be manipulated to believe, I pray you take the time to consider the source.
If it isn’t from God, it isn’t for me.