As I’m sweeping my floor, I see it. Just the corner of it. It’s been pushed and shoved back for several months now. Out of sight. It’s under the armoire, but it used to sit next to it. Because I used it. But.it’s.been.awhile. And the longer I go without using it, the farther it gets shoved back. In the dark. I keep sweeping. Trying to not think about it. I’m thinking I’d rather not get it out because I’m pretty sure I won’t be happy about it. Actually, I know I won’t. And feel guilty. Deep down, I know it’s wrong not to. I know it’s a choice. And I choose not to. Deep down I know the longer I go without it, the harder it will be when I do get it out. I've been here before. A thousand times. I will get it out. Just.not.today.
Cue dramatic music…Dun-dun-dun….the dreaded scale. One more time….Dun-dun-dun….
As I continue sweeping, I begin to think about that scale. And it’s purpose: to measure or weigh. I've had a relationship with my scale for years but I get into cycles with it. It is useful and needed so why do I neglect it? Because deep down, I don’t want to know the truth. But I do respect it. Because it.does.not.lie. Unlike my feelings.
Pause. God’s word will reveal what I can’t see but I can’t leave it in the dark. It’s so easy to push it out of sight. And just keep busy and not think about it. But without it, it’s impossible to know the truth. Because it does not lie.
Proverbs 30:5 says, “Every word proves true"...Unlike my feelings. Without it, it’s impossible to know where I stand. It's impossible to know the truth. Without it, it’s dark. And I can’t see.
But I need to see. I need the light. So I got out that dreaded scale today and it revealed the truth. Based on my feelings I should shove it right back where it was. But I won’t. Because sin grows in the darkness. And I've been called out of the darkness into marvelous light.
And if you, who have been called out, have been pushing back and leaving the Word of Truth in the dark, I pray this encourages you to get it out today. He has much He wants to reveal to us.
Thanks for pausing with me,
Tara
Cue dramatic music…Dun-dun-dun….the dreaded scale. One more time….Dun-dun-dun….
As I continue sweeping, I begin to think about that scale. And it’s purpose: to measure or weigh. I've had a relationship with my scale for years but I get into cycles with it. It is useful and needed so why do I neglect it? Because deep down, I don’t want to know the truth. But I do respect it. Because it.does.not.lie. Unlike my feelings.
Pause. God’s word will reveal what I can’t see but I can’t leave it in the dark. It’s so easy to push it out of sight. And just keep busy and not think about it. But without it, it’s impossible to know the truth. Because it does not lie.
Proverbs 30:5 says, “Every word proves true"...Unlike my feelings. Without it, it’s impossible to know where I stand. It's impossible to know the truth. Without it, it’s dark. And I can’t see.
But I need to see. I need the light. So I got out that dreaded scale today and it revealed the truth. Based on my feelings I should shove it right back where it was. But I won’t. Because sin grows in the darkness. And I've been called out of the darkness into marvelous light.
And if you, who have been called out, have been pushing back and leaving the Word of Truth in the dark, I pray this encourages you to get it out today. He has much He wants to reveal to us.
Thanks for pausing with me,
Tara