There comes a time in life when we just have to be real with ourselves. We have to get the courage to look in the mirror and ask ourselves ‘who are we, really’. We have to pray for God to reveal us to us and even show us the hidden us that not even we can see.
It’s so easy to float through life pretending to be naïve about our true realities. Lying to not only others, but ourselves as we cover up the truth with makeup, clothes, smiles, and laughter. However, deep down inside we ache from the pain that lives within. We become weary from the heavy burden of concealed tears that we carry day after day.
Friends, the Lord spoke a word to me the other day. I share it with you today with hopes that you are released from any self deceit that is hindering your liberty through Christ. Lies are like shackles that bind you to deception, unlock the truth and experience freedom. (Keisha "Kitten" Isaacs)
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32).
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Why does this remind me of one of our recent conversations? I have some more revelations though - we need to have Penny's again real soon - lol.
Sounds like a plan to me....but I got another Thai spot we can hit up....peace
most folk dont like what they see and are afraid to look in the mirror
Michael Jackson sang wisdom when he said..I'm starting with the man in the mirror. I'm asking him to change his ways"
Disclaimer:NOT SURE IF LYRICS ARE RIGHT, BUT YOU GET THE POINT! lol
Hey Sister,
I am looking at me and who I am everyday. It is not just what I see, but what's underneath too. I am choosing love at every turn and with that I am walking in truth.
Hey Keisha!!
Good post -
Man, I can tell you - back in the day, I was so blind - I couldn't see the truth if it slapped me -
But now, I do know the truth through Jesus and His word -
I am happy to be set free - cause I was in some bondage -
i enjoyed the verse and post. i agree @ how lies only destroy. live good, eat and be merry.
you do sound like a down-to-earth sista.
@Lovebabz-"Choosing to love at every turn"...I imagined a sistah looking at her body from every angle...and still loving herself!
@Ticia-Thanks...you and a whole lot more of us were walking eyes wide SHUT! Seeing what we wanted to see to please the flesh...thank God that now I WANT TO please the spirit! I am a continuous Work In Progress....
@Don-Thanks...I think I am...probably would have been a Hippy back in the down..."Yeah Man"
that was pure. I was hindering bitterness for my mother and my past. When I saw her yesterday, all I could do was given her a hug and show her how happy I was to see her face.
this is just what i need to read!! so so true.
oh yea..hey!!!
Discovering and uncovering as we speak...the journey is difficult and freeing. Getting to the best part of me.
Very true. One of the hardest things a person can do is be honest with yourself about yourself.
why does it seem so easy for folks to lie? its almost second nature for some.
Truth. The best drug and very addictive.
Or something like that.
Rock on!
@Poca-sounds like you are walking in truth about your feelings for your mom.
@Tokeyo-A right on time word from a right on time God.
@Mizrepresent-Difficult & freeing...so true...so true!
@Kay C-Yes it is hard it bet it's harder to live a lie???
@PCD-they say practice makes perfect....the more one lies the better they become at it....the easier the lies flow from their tongue....
@Rex-it would be nice if "all" people were addicted to telling the truth!
I loved this one. I've made a committment to myself to never lie to myself because at the end of the day,I can't hide from myself
You are right on point with this post...I don't know WHAT IF ANY GOOD it's going to do but I definitely plan to share your words of wisdom with my knucklehead daughter.
Pray for me [would you??] :-)
Boy I am soooo glad I stumbled on your blog--
Thanks for being you.
My blog is closed, but if you would like and invite just leave me a message.
@MsBehaving-I'm praying for you sistah!!
@Tabu-Glad you found me....yes, I'd love an invite! Thanks
I've always been an advocate of being real and being brutally honest with oneself. Only good can come from that!
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
@Urban B-Preach! Preach I say!....thank u 4 stopping by as well. Peace & Blessings
oh wow, just what i needed to see today
deep. thats all i can say.
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