The best way to give people power over us is to lie to them. Ever notice how the very presence of someone we have lied to, or held back information from, or purposefully left out of something, makes us uncomfortable and brings on shameful feelings. Coming clean and simply going to this person in humility is the most freeing process. The reaction is not important, although we hope to be forgiven. We have NOW done all we can do to rectify the past situation and we can move on in peace without wasting any more energy on concealment.
For the scripture reader, the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 in the garden is a classic example of this.
1-serpent LIES, he says to Eve, you will be like God if you eat this fruit
2-instantly upon disobeying she feels SHAME due to a loss of childlike innocence (her nakedness now bothers her)
3-she LIES to God, blames temptation of the serpent (more shame)
4-Adam blames Eve, LIES to himself and feels more shame
Feel the web of deceit growing and how a simple LIE can turn into a massive problem in several relationships!
Come and share with us, try our newest meeting at Mind Body and Soul 10165 Yonge St #3 at 730 pm every Thursday. Scott 647 222 0515
Let’s clear the wreckage of the past today!
A lie isolates and an amend frees......
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