Girl Talk: Lies We Tell God

If you’ve been in or around church for a while, you probably know all the churchy language, the right things to say, the right things to pray. But, how many of us really mean the words we have become accustomed to repeating?

I am picking up where we left off yesterday from the book, Girl Talk, where Jen talks about the lies we tell God.

Lie To God #1: I believe You
Often we sing to God, or say a prayer to Him like: “You are so good, God. We believe in You.” But, how often do we really think about the meaning of the words and say them with our hearts?

Ecclesiastes 5:1-2 (NKJ) Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil. Do not be rash with your mouth, And let not your heart utter anything hastily before God. For God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few.

This simply encourages us to listen when we are in God’s house, rather than enter with many words (as fools do) that have little meaning behind them. Additionally, we are advised not to make hasty vows that we often cannot keep. In Ecclesiates 5:5 the Bible says that it is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.

Lie To God #2: I feel ____________ about community
Sometimes this is more of a lie of omission. We do this when we talk to God about all the issues or areas in His Word that we are good in, but we ignore the subject of community or anything that involves relationships with other believers.

We were created to thrive in relationships. And to that point, many times when we cry out to God for help in certain areas of our lives, He will point us to those we have community with…

God, help me with my marriage (Let My people surround you)
Lord, I’m struggling with depression (Find healing in My church)

How might God want to use community in your biggest struggle right now?

God’s ways can be trusted. And the truth is, He already knows how you feel. So why not open up and share with Him about how you honestly feel? When you do, He can work in your heart and He will win you over with truth. He will help you to put the lies behind you; the lies you tell yourself and the ones you tell Him. Mercy awaits you.

Proverbs 28:13 (NIV) He who conceals his sin does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.