Proverbs 25:11 and 18

At certain times in our lives, it’s wise to ask someone for advice. My husband & I are in our 50’s, but when we had a financial question, we asked a 25 year old financial coach at church. We knew because of his training and back ground that he would give us sound Biblical financial advice. It’s smart to ask for advice when you really need it, because that advice can be helpful to your life.

I used to deal with so many lies from other people. I’m not super good at it, but my discernment in that area grew and I have been able to tell if someone was lying to me or not on occasion. Solomon was very strong on this one! My NLT Bible compares lies to hitting with an ax, wounding with a sword, and shooting with a sharp arrow. That all sounds painful! I strive to not lie because I hate being lied to. I do my best to live by the Golden Rule of treating others the way I want to be treated.

I mentioned Mrs. Joy, my small group leader, a few days ago and I want to mention her again. Through her Bible study this summer, it dawned on me that I might not lie to others but I darn sure lie to myself A LOT! I have struggled with my self esteem and body image most of my life. Even being fully surrendered to God, I struggle. Even being married, I struggle. I’ve believed lies and literally wounded myself! I’m working on renewing my mind when it comes to my appearance. It’s really only a fraction of ME anyway. Last night, my daughter text me and got me crying. She said, “Sometimes I catch myself at certain angles and I see you. It’s in those moments that I feel the prettiest.” What a compliment!?! I think she’s beautiful and she's literally my twin, so why have I believed the lie that I’m not beautiful?

Can you relate? Have lies hurt you in any way? Has someone given you advice that was right on time & it really made a difference in your life? I’d love to hear about it.