Whispers, Lies, and Truth

• By candidasullivan
• June 27, 2025
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We must let go of what is holding us back to move forward in our lives. It’s hard to let go sometimes, especially when we can’t see the next step. That is where faith comes in. While I don’t know what God has planned for me, I trust Him to do what is best for me. Therefore, when I hear His still, small voice, I need to take action.

God doesn’t like it when I put Him off or when I think that I know what is best. He wants me to trust Him. I like to think that I’m always obedient to God, but the truth is that I often put Him off until another day. Because as soon as God tells me to do something, the devil emerges with his instructions. The devil tells me to wait another day. He is always trying to confuse me. He wants to prevent me from serving my Lord. It is a constant battle.

My goal is to obey when I hear the voice of my Lord. When my actions align with God’s instructions, I will be at the center of His will. That is when I can genuinely do His work.

Most of the time, the things God gives me to do are easy, but I make them hard. I overanalyze everything and make things seem complicated. God is not the author of confusion. When I feel confused, I should pause and think about who is confusing me.

In the garden, Eve probably felt confused as well. She knew what to do, yet the devil gave her another option. Not only did her present her with a new option, but he urged her to go against the voice of the Lord. The enemy will always try to get us to choose him. He wants us to be miserable. God, on the other hand, wants us to be fruitful and prosper.

So, when given two options, we must consider both consequences. One option will draw us closer to God, and the other will draw us closer to our enemy. The enemy doesn’t announce his presence. He is sneaky and manipulative. He can lie to us while he can’t make us do anything.

Anytime I need to justify my actions, I must reconsider my choice. If one of my options comes between me and God, it’s not the right choice. I’m so grateful that God knows my heart and the battles that we endure. God doesn’t beat us into the ground when we make the wrong choices or turn away from us. But He is long-suffering and so merciful to us. His love for us is everlasting and unconditional.

Luke 22:31-32 (KJV)
31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

I love knowing that Jesus prays for me and watches out for me. Even when I mess up, God can still use my situation to help others.