http://alisonsue.com/2008/12/13/voice-of-truth-vs-voice-of-deceit-god-always-wins/ Photographs and more Tue, 25 May 2010 20:51:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://alisonsue.com/2008/12/13/voice-of-truth-vs-voice-of-deceit-god-always-wins/comment-page-1/#comment-177 AuntDeb Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:59:32 +0000 http://www.alisonsue.com/2008/12/13/voice-of-truth-vs-voice-of-deceit-god-always-wins/#comment-177 This reminds me of the serenity prayer "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference." The part about - the wisdom to know the difference - is key. It can be very difficult to sort out what messages one feels they are receiving. Even spiritual leaders have fallen, thinking they were following the path of God, when it turns out they weren't. We must all step back and examine our choices, including the wisdom & insights of friends and family - to ensure we stay on God's path. You seem to be in a solid place with your faith - I am proud of you for that - and yes, God is smiling. :-) This reminds me of the serenity prayer
“God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.”
The part about – the wisdom to know the difference – is key.
It can be very difficult to sort out what messages one feels they are receiving. Even spiritual leaders have fallen, thinking they were following the path of God, when it turns out they weren’t. We must all step back and examine our choices, including the wisdom & insights of friends and family – to ensure we stay on God’s path.
You seem to be in a solid place with your faith – I am proud of you for that – and yes, God is smiling.

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