The Average Jane Journal #36 - Voice of Truth

The Average Jane Journal #36
Saturday, February 28, 2009

I have been struggling a bit lately. I keep giving in to listening to the "dark side", believing things that are not true. I have been trying to get back on track(as best I can), and just keep things simple. So I have been reminding myself of just two simple truths.

Truth #1

God loves me, no matter what. He is Truth, and the only Truth I need-never changing. His grace and mercies are more than enough for me. I will fail and God will always be there to pick me up. God knows my heart.

Truth #2

"There is a glory to your life that your enemy fears, and is hell-bent on destroying that glory before you act on it. The story of your life is the story of the long and brutal assault on your heart by the one who knows what you could be and fears it." (quote from Waking the Dead)

I have opposition in this world, an enemy who hates my God and wants me to turn my back on God. The "dark side" is not only in the movies-my fears, anger, rejection, pride, feelings of failure, etc are feelings that can lead to listening to the author of lies. I have been struggling a lot with feelings of failure-trying to be perfect. "Perfection is our enemy"-a line from a song I heard recently; oh how that fact hit home for me. I am determined to fight the "dark side" and become what my enemy fears-a life that brings glory.

(I have to give a shout out to my fellow Star Wars fans. Never give into the dark side.)

"Voice of Truth" by Casting Crown

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
Onto the crashing waves

To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is
And He's holding out His hand

But the waves are calling out my name
And they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy, you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

Chorus:
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant
With just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
Shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand

But the giant's calling out my name
And he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

But the stone was just the right size
To put the giant on the ground
And the waves they don't seem so high
From on top of them lookin' down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
Singing over me

I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth