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Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well.
This week I’d like to give You a prayer for Truth. This seems particularly relevant right now as there have been interesting developments in recent weeks where liars have been exposed and those who were accused of lying about them have been shown to be truthtellers.
Nothing from a biblical point of view is more important than Truth. Truth is the property of being in accord with fact or reality. In everyday language, Truth is typically ascribed to things that aim to represent reality or otherwise correspond to it, such as beliefs or propositions.
1 John 1:8
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.
1 John 4:6
We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.
James 1:18
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
When Truth emerges, it burns all before it who obfuscated and covered it up. Those who got in its way end up with egg on their faces while those who were engaged in the fraud of smothering Truth go through great burdens and pain. Those who defended Truth are elevated on high and enjoy God’s praises.
In today’s morally relativist society perhaps We forget how important Truth is. Maybe it is time We watched in wonder as Truth rejuvenates our stagnant and decaying societies.
Have a peaceful Sunday and another fantastic week. God Bless You All.
The prayer for Truth below was written by Jeannie Ewing who noted:
‘I wrote this prayer out of a heartfelt desire to overcome the many lies infesting our modern world today. It is my understanding, as of recently, that the spirit of lies and mockery is reigning supreme. Sometimes we believe these lies on a personal level (“I am not worthy” or “I am not good enough”). Sometimes we fall into confusion, not knowing what is true about the Church or our relationships or work. Satan is the Father of Lies, but God is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Let us seek Him above all else’
Prayer to Seek Truth
Lord, help me to seek truth today –
To find it in places and people I wouldn’t otherwise notice.
Teach me that in truth there is wisdom and understanding.
May seeking truth help me overcome my fears and frustrations.
Lord, help me to strive for truth in all that I do today –
That my thoughts, words, and actions may reflect Your goodness.
Show me that only in truth will I be free –
To live honestly and courageously,
To love wholeheartedly and unconditionally.
Lord, help me to cherish truth –
Knowing that You are the author of all that is beautiful, good, and true.
May truth reign in my heart, no matter what I encounter today –
Lies, mockery, confusion, or betrayal.
Your truth gives me clarity and peace.
Lord, You created truth.
You are Truth.
Help me to know truth when I see it;
Learn truth when I am taught it;
Love truth,
Live truth.
Help me to share truth with others today –
Those who are lost and lonely,
The brokenhearted and weary,
Anyone who is suffering from visible or invisible pain.
When I am a son or daughter of truth, I am free to be
Fully alive
Fully myself
And an honest reflection of You.
Truth leads to greater knowledge
Compassion
Understanding
Respect
Charity
And excellence in all virtues.
Truth strengthens me
Guides me
Leads me
Protects me
Keeps me.
I am constant when I dwell in Your truth.
I am unafraid of what I may face.
I am vigilant and poised for speaking
The witness of who You are in truth.
Amen.