Meditations on "Lies"

From time to time we all have anxious feelings but we can choose to make our feelings line up with our decisions.

It is difficult for us to believe and admit that our familiar defective way of handling challenging situations is not superior to God’s way.

Confession of our sins gives us protection from the power and accusation of the evil one.

We ask for help in order to get rid of anything that keeps us from living in the dignity of who God says we are.

God wants us to use kind words in all circumstances so that the practice of gossip will decrease or stop altogether

Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17 NIV)

God calls us to overcome shame by living in community with Him and with others.

“Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it”

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. (1 John 1:8)

How are we to deal with a person who falsely accuses us of something we did not do?

It may be time for each of us to consider what impact our words have on others.

Life in recovery is a journey of recognizing the self-centered ways we have lived, and then seeking God and mentors to teach us how to live considerately and kindly towards others.