For me, the worst part about being deceived was my belief that it was real.
I spent, what seems like forever, believing that I had the best seats in the house. I thought I was front row and center to a person’s true intentions. When I woke up in the mornings I thought they had truly slept alone. When I went to bed at night I thought they were truly about to slumber in an empty house. When they didn’t answer the phone, I thought they were truly busy working or being productive in their church life.
I was wrong. I was all wrong. I dealt with a person who covered their true self with church activities and work. I felt disrespected and deceived to the highest manner. What hurts the most is that I was good to all people. I didn’t deserve that. I was honest. I was true. I was loyal. I was honest, true, and loyal to a lie.
But God vindicates. For that, I am grateful. Amen.
Until next time…
-Alex