Oh, The Tangled Web We Weave...

The other night one of my children, whom shall remain unnamed, told me a lie. To my face. No hesitation. Just flat out lied to me. I had no clue, took this child at their word and believed every syllable coming out of their mouth. Daddy, my wise husband that has been blessed with the gift of discernment, caught it.

ME: But, how do you know he/she is lying? You have no proof! (I defended, as he had just finished having a 'talk' with said child and taking away the new thing they had just purchased with their own money. I felt he was being unjust. He said he just knew and was waiting for said child to confess, but that he wanted said child to know that the Holy Spirit had given him wisdom on the matter.)

ME: I don't think you are being fair. (Wise husband tries to explain, I wave him off, not wanting to be part of this mess.)

About an hour later my dear, wise, discerning husband comes into the room to let me know that said child had confessed. Confessed to their bold lie. That this child owned up to their sin and had asked him for forgiveness.

WHAT?!! How could I have been so blind? How did this sweet, loving child look me right in the eye and lie to me?

How broken hearted I became.

How saddened.

How betrayed.

How convicted.

I was learning how my Father must feel when I lie to Him. When I think I am pulling one over on Him, but He knows my heart. He knows my thoughts... even before I think them! Oh, Father, I love my child, but nowhere as much as you love me! So, if this hurts me so much to have my child disobey me, it must really be sorrowful to you when I disobey you and sin.

1 John 3:20
whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.

Then, after I pondered these thoughts I was convicted, yet again.

How convicted.

I had not supported my husband. I had not stood with him. Instead, I argued, complained, and then shut him out. Did he react to my little pity party? Thank God, he did not. He stood firm and praise God he did. So, I was also feeling very convicted that I was not being very Proverbs 31 earlier. Verse 11 states that her husband has full confidence in her, and lacks nothing of value. Ouch. Big ouch.

So, although Satan sought out to have my child lie to me, God was glorified in this situation. My child was convicted, I was convicted, and relationships will be stronger because of it. I love how God makes beauty of ashes! Since that night, I have been reminded what a gift my husband is to me and my children. What an important job I hold as a wife and mother. What a beautiful thing it is to see a child full of repent. What a blessing it is to see God in all things; good and bad.

The truth WILL SET YOU FREE!!