For many years, I lived entangled in lies. At first, these lies seemed harmless — just small deceptions to protect myself or impress others. But over time, the lies grew, and I became trapped in a web of deceit. I lied to cover up my mistakes, to escape consequences, and ultimately to maintain a false image. With each lie I told, I moved further away from the truth, from my loved ones, and most importantly, from God.
Deep inside, I knew I was wrong, but I was ashamed to admit it. My heart felt heavy, and no matter how much I justified my actions, I couldn’t shake the guilt weighing on my soul. I felt I had gone too far and that God wouldn’t want someone broken like me. Every time I lied, Pastor Olivia knew it. She remained silent and quietly listened; sometimes she asked questions, and from her questions, I knew she knew I was lying. One day, she asked me, “Aren’t you tired?”
On the 28th, just before the New Year, I reached the edge of collapse. I pretended to be exhausted, afraid my lies would be exposed. In my despair, I suddenly received a call from Pastor OLIVIA, urging me to confess and repent, then she mentioned 1 John 1:9. I cried. After the call, I knelt down and poured out my heart to God. I confessed everything — the lies, the deceit, the shame — and asked for His forgiveness.
In that moment, I felt something I hadn’t experienced in a long time: peace. The burden in my heart disappeared, and I knew God had heard my prayer. The promise in 1 John 1:9 became real to me: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
From that day on, I committed to living in truth. Facing the consequences of my past actions wasn’t easy, but God gave me the strength to make things right. I sought forgiveness from those I had hurt. Although some relationships became strained, I understood that honesty brings freedom.
God’s grace changed my life. Places once filled with deception are now filled with sincerity. Places once filled with sin are now filled with joy. I share my testimony to remind others that God’s mercy is all-powerful. If you have ever been trapped in lies, remember: God’s arms are open wide, waiting for you. Return to Him, and He will save you. All glory be to Him!
From Hao
25 Feb 2025
多年来，我生活在谎言的纠葛中。起初，这些谎言似乎没什么大碍——只是为了保护自己或打动他人而犯的小小欺骗。但随着时间的推移，谎言越来越多，我陷入了欺骗的网中。我撒谎是为了掩盖自己的错误，逃避后果，最终是为了维持一个不真实的形象。每说一个谎，我就离真相、离亲人、最重要的是离上帝更远。
我内心深处知道自己错了，但羞于承认。我心如沉重，无论我如何为自己的行为辩解，都无法摆脱压在灵魂上的罪恶感。我觉得自己已经走得太远，上帝不会想要一个像我这样破碎的人。每次我撒谎时，Olivia牧师 她都知道，她会保持沉默，静静地听，有时她会问问题，从她的问题中我知道她知道我在撒谎。有一天她问我，你不累吗？
哪一天过年前在28号，我走到了崩溃的边缘。我假装得筋疲力尽，害怕自己的谎言被揭穿。绝望之下，, 我突然接到使徒先知OLIVIA牧师说认罪悔改 ，然后1 john 1:9, 我哭了，放了电话我跪倒在地，向上帝哭诉。我坦白了一切——谎言、欺骗、羞耻，请求他的宽恕。
那一刻，我感受到了许久未曾体验过的感觉：平静。我心中的重担消失了，我知道上帝听到了我的祈祷。约翰一书1:9中的箴言对我来说变得真实：“我们若认自己的罪，神是信实的，是公义的，必要赦免我们的罪，洗净我们一切的不义。”
从那天起，我就致力于在真理中生活。面对过去行为的后果并不容易，但上帝赐予我力量，让我能够改正错误。我向那些被我伤害过的人寻求宽恕，虽然有些关系变得紧张，但我明白了诚实会带来自由。
上帝的恩典改变了我的生活。曾经充满欺骗的地方，如今充满了真诚。曾经充满罪恶的地方，如今充满了快乐。我分享我的见证，是为了提醒他人，上帝的仁慈是无所不能的。如果你曾陷入谎言，请记住：上帝张开双臂等着你。回到祂身边，祂会拯救你。一切荣耀归于祂！
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2025 年 2 月 25 日