Voices

To a great extent, living is a solitary act and our primary companion is ourselves. The voice that we listen to most is our own and our perceptions of each experience become our reality. We can also learn to discern between hearing God's voice and that of Satan's. It's important for each of us to be able to distinguish the difference.

Satan is the great deceiver who comes only to kill, steal and destroy. He doesn't wait until we are of age to attack us; he doesn't plan a party for the day we turn twenty one.  No, Satan begins early, with the children, and takes their perceptions of the world around them; fueling them with deceptions. He attacks their confidence with attempts to make them feel inferior. He shows them what insecurity means. He teases them with rejection and uses anger and lust and pride to make inroads in hopes that he can twist them.

On the other hand, God is everyone's Father and speaks out of love. He would never tell you do anything wrong or give any advice that would hurt you. He will never lie to you or deceive you and it's important for our children to get to know him. Recognize his voice. Read His word. He's available for anyone who needs Him. With God you are never alone.