Good morning from Colorado, where the peaks are tall and the truth sets us free! Today is Tuesday, May 26th, and my faith is secured in Christ Jesus! Thanks for stopping by my blog as we look at “The Comfort of the Truth.”
As a family historian, I’ve had to face a hard reality: my mother was my first enemy, though neither of us knew it at the time. She worked endlessly to ensure others saw me as unreliable, painting me as “unstable” to the point that family members gasped when they realized I knew the lies she told. Yet, through it all, I was the one child she and my brother could always count on. Like a scene from an old movie, I look back at her actions and think, “What a funny thing to do.” It is a strange thing to realize a parent moved under a cloche of deceit, but it happens every day when people prefer the darkness to the light.
She made the way difficult for both Butch and me, which makes a recent experience even more profound. While I was working on her house, I felt them. After decades of silence from my brother, I felt Butch and my mother together, comforting me. I believe that when she crossed over, he was there waiting. I believe she finally saw what he discovered in the light of Heaven, and they returned to offer me peace. For a long time, I couldn’t understand why God had “bound my hands” while it felt like my enemies were the victors.
But I see now that God ties our hands so that we don’t get in the way of His work. Yesterday’s message was clear: vengeance belongs to Him alone. Writing this series feels like permission has been granted by both of them to finally tell our story. I’ve been left with the privilege of honesty—the duty to speak on those horrid days so that we can finally claim the wonderful lives we were always meant to have.
The Takeaway for Us
- The “Funny Thing” About Deceit: When we realize a parent or loved one acted as an “enemy” through lies, we can choose to view it with the distance of a spectator rather than the heart of a victim. Seeing their deceit as a “strange choice” rather than a truth about us is where freedom begins.
- The Blessing of Bound Hands: Sometimes God stops us from defending ourselves or seeking “justice” because He is protecting us from becoming like our enemies. Bound hands are often a sign that God is taking over the battle.
- Restoration Beyond the Veil: Healing doesn’t always happen while everyone is alive. One must be open to the idea that those who hurt us may eventually find the truth in eternity and return to offer the comfort they couldn’t give on earth.
Community Challenge
Is there a situation where you feel like God has “tied your hands” while your enemies seem to be winning? This week, readers are challenged to stop struggling against the ropes. Can you trust that if your hands are bound, it’s because God is doing the heavy lifting?
Scripture & Prayer
- Scripture: “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.” — Isaiah 54:17 (KJV)
- Prayer: Father, prayer is offered for the “honest ones” who are tasked with telling the hard family stories. We thank You for the comfort that comes after the storm and for the wisdom to leave vengeance in Your hands. Amen.
The Spiritual Seal
Remember: One must realize that being the “unreliable source” in a family’s lie is a badge of honor in God’s truth. A sibling’s comfort and a mother’s return are proof that the light eventually chases away every shadow. The story is finally being told, and the spirit is finally free. See you tomorrow!
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