Be careful of the voice you choose to believe

Psalm 55:3 (AMP) ³ [And I am distracted] at the noise of the enemy, because of the oppression and threats of the wicked; for they would cast trouble upon me, and in wrath they persecute me.

          The voice of the enemy will have you believing the worst in yourself; it will have you hurt, confused and dismayed. It will remind you of your mistakes and sins; telling you that you aren't worth anything. The voice of the enemy will keep you stuck and seeking the instant gratifications that this world has to offer. It will have you repeating the same vicious cycle trying to fill a void that it was never meant to fill and will NEVER be able to fill.

           The voice of the enemy knows your weaknesses and reminds you of them constantly. It knows your sins and calls you by them daily, trying to keep you running back to them over and over again. It tells you giving in to those weaknesses and sins will make you feel better and even sometimes that others will think more highly of you. The voice of the enemy will keep you stagnant, casting to the wind your dreams and hearts desires. Keeping you stuck chasing the ever elusive worldly plug that will ease the pain and fill your heart.

           The voice of the enemy will have you seeking prestige, power, money and glory from your peers.  While sometimes making you happy and feeling successful, but these things can parish and be ripped away at the blink of an eye.  It will have you seeking these things, often times at any cost; turning you into an "out for number one", selfish type of person. Teaching you treacherous back door ways while producing hate and even human revenge. This voice can lead you to death.


Philippians 4:13 (AMP) ¹³ I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency].

           The voice of truth will help you see the good in you. It quiets the confusion and heals the hurt. While knowing your past mistakes and sins, the voice of truth will cast them to the past and show you they do not determine who and what you are. It can and will fill that void that we too often feel in our hearts for unconditional love and acceptance. The voice of truth always reminds you that you're not alone.

           The voice of truth knows your weakness and shows you that you're bigger than them. It knows your sins, but chooses to call you by your name; showing you that you're not that sin and you can rise above it. The voice of truth promises you a future of victory and will show you the pathway to your dreams. It opens your eyes to see that you can have that peace and fill that void that seems to overwhelm you. The voice of truth shows you how to live a good life, remaining humble and not consumed with the things of this world. It will remind your heart of the things that are true and eternal, helping you to remain true and faithful to all that is good. The voice of truth will teach you love, compassion and forgiveness; not only as things we can give, but also can receive.  This voice will lead you to life!

The voice of the enemy has quite a few names; devil, satan, friend and even family. That voice is always fickle and will change on you at the drop of a hat. BUT…the voice of truth has many names; counselor, prince of peace, comforter, healer, provider, way maker, Savior, Jesus...GOD!! Each name standing true and strong to its form; constant, faithful and will never...EVER change. These voices can lead you on two completely different paths and honestly, at times, each can seem both compelling and intriguing; but the difference between them is life and death.  Which voice will you choose?