Lying seems to be a way of life for many people. We lie at the drop of a hat. The book The Day American Told the Truth says that 91 percent of those surveyed lie routinely about matters they consider trivial, and 36 percent lie about important matters; 86 percent lie regularly to parents, 75 percent to friends, 73 percent to siblings, and 69 percent to spouses.
Daily Bread, August 28, 1992.
Those statistics may be old, but do you think the numbers have changed much? I can't imagine that they've improved. Unfortunately, I have to wonder if those percentages are actually higher today. Lying and dishonesty seem to come from our lips so easily.
For that reason I'm prodded today to pray that my children's lips are always marked by truth and honesty.
Lord, I'm so thankful that your spirit lives in us, and that we can be transformed into your likeness. I pray that Alyssa and Kyle's lips always give you praise, and reflect your abiding presence in their lives. I pray that Alyssa and Kyle keep vigilant watch over their hearts; for that's where life starts. Keep them from allowing talk come out of both sides of their mouth and help them to avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip. (Proverbs 4:23-24) Lord, you detest lying lips, but find great delight in those who are truthful. (Proverbs 12:22) Please, Holy Spirit, prompt Alyssa and Kyle's when they are tempted to be dishonest, reminding them of the One whom they live for. May their lips always bring you glory.
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