65. Don't Be the Accuser

“You must avoid not only blaming others, but also blaming yourself. You are inclined to blame yourself for the difficulties you experience in relationships. But self-blame is not a form of humility, it is a form of self-rejection, in which you ignore or deny your own goodness and beauty” - Henri Nouwen

The enemy who goes by many names, such as the Liar,  the Deceiver,  or the Prince of Darkness, often goes by another name.  In fact,  we must be careful to refuse his attempts to work through US to fulfill this ugly and dangerous role - the Accuser. 

Most of us know that we are called to love and will the good of those which God has placed in our path; our children, spouses, and the people in our lives. Yet, oftentimes we become so consumed with the weight of playing a role in forming our children that we end up becoming more critical and judgmental than we are called to be. The enemy knows how much we love our children, so he begins to use fear, worry, and control to deceive us into becoming the accuser in their lives. 

But the enemy is ever more sneaky when he climbs through the back door of our hearts through our own self-doubt and self-shame, making us the darkest accusers of our own souls!  We don’t recognize him,  and in turn end up denting our own  God-given goodness and beauty. 

We must be on guard to reject the Father of Lies and instead allow Love and Truth HIMSELF to consume our hearts! 

Blessings to you all, my sweet friends!

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