Telling the truth presents many challenges for all of us in our current society. We need God’s help to be truth tellers and so it’s good to pray with a prayer we find in Psalm 119 as we continue to look to put God’s instructions for a happy life into practice.
Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.
Psalm 119:43-44
What makes it difficult for us to speak the truth at any given moment? Maybe it’s because we want to be accepted and popular and are afraid of the opinions of others if we differ from what is being said. Or maybe we want to avoid the consequences of previous poor choices.
God’s invitation to us as we walk with Him each day is to know freedom by living in the truth. God promises that when we walk in the truth we won’t need to be afraid or ashamed.
Lord, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.
Psalm 119:41-42
Our only hope for a good way forward and success in life is to rely on God’s promise to us that truth telling is the right way and, when we obey, we will live without shame supported by His unfailing love. Today is a new opportunity to trust in God’s word and walk in honesty before Him and others.
Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.
Provers 12:19, 22
Heavenly Father, We have lied and hidden the truth repeatedly in our lives. Forgive us.
We choose to agree with You that only truthful words stand the test of time. We want steady and dependable foundations for our life going forward and You tell us that is found in telling the truth.
You’ve been so kind to us that we want to respond in loving ways to You and so we want to avoid those things that displease You and telling lies and hiding the truth clearly fall into that category.
Teach us Your way of walking in truth today and give us wisdom and courage to respectfully embrace truth in all our dealings with others. Amen
May God help us to keep words of truth in our mouths at all times today. Have a wonderful day.
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