Many of us feel ashamed to approach Him because of our lives, of our sins, of whatever reasons. Some may be hurt and they do not wish to open their lives to accept love for they fear being hurt again. Many are also hurt that they dare not face God's love for the opening of their wounds trigger strong pain. These hurts can come from people, even in the community of church. In these cases, many decide to run away from His love. I did once, try to run away from Him in a camp. I hid everywhere possible, from people, from Him, even in the toilet... I still cried in the toilet for I felt His love. This was when I understood Ps 139, where can I escape His Presence.... Where?!

Some people also though they are in a group of believers do not believe that they belong. The feeling of isolation and just alone despite in a group of many people. I guess that's when we question God if we are in the right group. So many peopl leave church because of the people and not God. Many leave because they feel no love from church people. It is what they focus on though they should focus on God. I know it is not easy especially when expectations of your cell group is there but many times, they disappoint you the most. There can be so little grace and tolerance in the cell at times. These peopl even 'suan' you till you are hurt. Let's not forget these people are not perfect and what we can do is learn how to deal with them and help them too. But many times we focus on our pain and self-pity that we are decieved and we run away from cell, church and God!

Also, there are many who are in deep trouble or problems that they feel God has forsaken them or they do not understand why they are going through certain things. It is a process of moulding. It is also a consequence of the actions we have taken. There are so many reasons but yet we choose to blame God. It is the easiest thing to do. We always find someone to blame but never ourselves. I do not mean go finding fault with yourself and put yourself through a guilt trip.

There are many reasons why we are decieved. These are just a few that I find very common, particularly for myself.

However, God wants to DELIVER us from these lies! He wants us to know the truth and the way to a happy life! We often forget that we can approach Him without shame for He does not condemn! He accepts us the way we are. He has made us in His image. When we condemn ourselves, we say this: "Wa Kaoz, God huh, You make mistake la, make me until like this!" He cannot be wrong! It's just not possible. So we need to know Him and our worth in Him! Else, we are decieved and we are robbed of the life we deserve! We approach Him in boldness for what Christ has done and in doing so, we can commune with Him and know His will. Then we will lead a life that truly glorifies God. It is also to our own benefit!

Finally, we will lead a DYNAMIC life that is different! We have the power to be different from the world, to live a life of morals that we can hold fast. That is a supernatural life, a life governed and given by God. How often we miss what He has to offer us... This life is simple when we ask God the Father for help, submit ourselves to Jesus our Lord and commune with His Spirit who empowers, edifies and everything else!