I'd Rather Go Back To Bed

Do you know what I just realised? God can read your mind. I mean not just the nicely-worded prayers you think to Him, but all the other stuff that you're trying not to mention.

Right now, I'd rather go back to bed. I don't really fancy waking up at 6am and writing a blog. Neither do I feel particularly inclined to go to work today. It's gonna be sunny outside and I want to go sit in a field.

That's where I'm at today. Honestly. But I'd prefer not to tell you that. I want you to think that I'm dedicated and hard-working, that I'm humble and holy. That I get up every morning and joyfully serve the Lord. And if I told you that, would you believe it? Hopefully, on the whole, my words and actions support the nice, "Good Christian" version of me that I'd like you to see. But God? God sees everything.

Children can be annoying sometimes.
"Billy, you need to apologise to your sister."
"Why? I didn't do anything."
"I saw you hit her. You need to say sorry."
"I didn't do anything, honest!"
Infuriating.

What is the most annoying thing in that situation? I know Billy is lying. I have told him I know he is lying. And yet he is still lying to me. Doesn't he know it won't get him anywhere?

When is the last time you tried to lie to God? I did just now. I tried to pretend I wasn't worried about being late for work as a result of this post. Who was I kidding? No one. At least, not Him.

God knows you better than you know yourself. He knows your secret thoughts, your hidden desires. He sees everything. So you may as well be honest about it. Now don't panic. I'm not saying you have to share your innermost secrets with everyone. But with God, yes.

Lies put up barriers between you and God. He already knows about it anyway. Just be honest, be yourself. He made you and He loves you. Even when you'd rather go back to bed than serve Him. Do not be afraid of what He will think of you if you open up to Him.

For
"Even when we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

You have nothing to fear from honesty with God. And everything to gain.