February 12, 2020
"Hard Truths"
 
"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free"
John 8:32 NIV
 

When the truth hurts, it is tempting to ignore it or deny it.  Yet when the truth hurts is precisely the time when it's most important to pay attention to what that truth says.  A real friend is someone who has the courage to speak truthfully to you, even though that truth may be painful to hear.  By knowing and acknowledging the reality of a situation, you can begin to successfully deal with it.  When the truth hurts, it can indeed be painful.  Yet if you will listen carefully, you will gain the wisdom to avoid even more pain and to move positively forward.  When you encounter a truth that is painful to hear, that pain is doing you a favor.  It is providing you with an opportunity to change for the better.  Take that opportunity and run with it.  Be thankful that God has allowed a difficult and valuable truth to come to your attention.  Now allow it to change your life for the better.  Though the truth may hurt for a moment, in the long run it can also set you free.

Almighty God, today I am reminded about the power of truth.  Help me to hear and take your truth to heart.  May you grow me and prune me through the truth of your word.  In Jesus Name.   Amen.

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