Honesty To Self: The Answer To Most Of Our Problems

Why so hard to be honest with ourselves?  A better question still is why do we think we can fool God by being dishonest to ourselves? So many people running around pretending to be who they are not,  trying to be somebody else instead of being true to themselves.  Why is it so scary to be authentic? There are many ways to answer this question but the one that jumped out in front is that the world has fallen so deep into deception that it seems easier to many people to be fake than to be the sincere. 

As Christians we simply cannot lose sight of this truth: It is a spiritual warfare! The battles being waged in this season is mental, psychological and spiritual. The thing is, if you don't know who or what you're up against you're fighting a losing battle.
 Ephesians 6:11-16
11-Put on the whole armour of God,  that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12-For we wrestle not with against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world,  against spiritual wickedness in high places.  13-Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,  that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all stand. 14-Stand therefore,  having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15-And your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace; 16-Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench the fiery darts of the wicked.

How To Dig Deeper:
Without introspection and self-reflection we cannot fully know ourselves.  We cannot change or heal what we are not aware of, so if is your desire to get deeper in God and be authentically you take these steps -  1) Read scriptures pertaining to the fruits of the spirit and good character. Read meditatively. 2) Practise Meditation. If you are sceptical about meditation I suggest you do some research about the practise of meditation.  Jesus practised  Meditation and if was good for Jesus, it's good for me. 3) Get help to overcome difficult issues or situations.  Read widely and get mentors.

Honestly,  most of the time we find ourselves stuck or in a rut is because we are refusing to see what we need to see and accept the we are the problem,  not society,  not others. That is why they say if you want to change the world, start with yourself!

Have a blessed Sunday,

Beverley