Voice Of Truth

"Just stay out of my life!" That is the beginning of the end of the last conversation I had with my dad. It was a couple of Saturdays ago. This sad and difficult situation centered around a comment to a post on facebook that was trying to speak God's truth to my dad. To make a long story short, I had hit the "like" button on this post, which hit a nerve with him.



I am not trying to disrespect my dad. But by sharing this experience, I want to paint a picture in your heart that shows how God truly speaks to His children and comforts them in their storm through His word. The comment was a response to my dad's comment. A moment after liking the truth-inspiring response, my dad messaged me on facebook saying, "I can't believe my eyes that you agree with them."

After several messages back and forth we switched over to texting. Now mind you, I would have liked to speak on the phone-to hear his voice, but that never happened. It was through impersonal texts that this dialogue continued. I just want to share the last three messages, to show you who the voice of truth is.

He told me, "Just stay out of my life." My heart sank real fast. Confused, I replied, "Wow, I never thought my dad would say those words out of his mouth toward me," and, "Will do." The conversation ended with my dad saying, "You have harden my heart towards you. Have a happy life, Jenn, please, you all leave me alone."

Receiving those final words from him, I dropped my phone and went to my room. Instead of crying on my bed, like I would normally do, I fell to my knees beside my bed and poured my heart out to God. I cried out asking for forgiveness on my dad's part and mine. I prayed that God would be glorified, because I knew that by "liking" this comment was standing for God.

After a few minutes of speaking with God, I got up, wiped my eyes, and washed my face with cool water. I looked at my reflection in the mirror and just started smiling. I felt a sudden peace and joy overcome me. I knew that these feelings were from the Holy Spirit. I felt God's comfort, knowing He will take care of this.

The next morning was Sunday, and my husband and I were looking over our Bible study lesson from our Sunday school class. During this particular study, I went further, answered each question and looked up the verse relating to them. The passage was Ephesians 4:11-17. The Holy Spirit led me to focus on verse 18. I read and reread it. God whispered in my ear and in my heart saying, "Daughter, his heart is hardened not by you, but by me." Wow! Thank you, God, for your true words and the confirmation that I am standing for what is right- and it's You!!

Before I share the words of this verse, I have to share another amazing experience I had with this same passage. Several months ago, I had highlighted the second part of Ephesians 4:18. This had helped me understood what God meant by saying, "his heart is harden not by you, but by me."

They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.  Ephesians 4:18 (NIV84)

Oh Lord, Thank You for what You have shown me. I thank You for Your comfort, Your peace, Your joy, and Your Word. Lord, I pray that my sharing will bring You honor and glory to Your Name. Lord, I pray that You will also comfort those who have loved ones that turned away from them because they stood up and are living for You. I pray they will keep seeking You and one day hear Your great and powerful voice. I pray for the ones who are still in darkness and are ignorant of You and Your word. I pray they will come to know You before it's too late. I love You and thank You. In Jesus' name, Amen!!


Click below to listen "Voice of Truth" from Casting Crowns. It's an awesome and inspiring song to me!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcuiuIwtpa4