Longing for Peace in a Hostile World: Day 2
Day 2: Unmasking the World's Lies
Devotional
In our digital age, we're bombarded with messages promising fulfillment, happiness, and peace. These voices tell us to 'live our truth' and 'follow our hearts.' But these seemingly positive affirmations often mask a deeper deception. Just as in the garden of Eden, these modern lies suggest we can find peace and fulfillment apart from God. True peace—shalom—can only be found in right relationship with our Creator.
They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.
- Romans 1:25
Reflection Question
What messages or 'truths' from our culture have you accepted that might actually be leading you away from God's peace?
“These lies do violence to our souls
because they promise shalom without God
and always deliver the opposite.”
~Pastor Mike Mura
Prayer
Lord, give us discernment to recognize lies that masquerade as truth. Help us to seek true peace only in You. Clear our minds of deception and fill us with Your truth. Amen.