Tonight marks the 5th New Year’s Eve I’ve celebrated since God opened my eyes to the deception I believed was truth for 12 years.
It must be difficult for the handful still left in Sound Doctrine to ask themselves the question…could it be true…that what you’ve believed is a lie? That someone you trusted and believed in could actually be guilty of the crime he was convicted of? That it really is a destructive cult? That the leader you follow does not speak for God? That you’ve been led astray?
Being willing to ask those hard questions takes courage, and a humble heart.
I commit this New Year to continue praying for those still blinded by the enemy’s lies.
At the same time I rejoice in my growing ability to ignore those who, as a result of believing those lies, call evil good and good evil.
I choose healthy boundaries, and I say “no” to:
- The bullying.
- The name calling.
- The fury.
- The intimidation.
Here’s the deal…those tactics don’t work on me anymore.
And that’s healthy.
And I praise God for that.
To all who’ve been led astray and to those who’ve found true freedom in Christ outside of the cult of Sound Doctrine, I pray that He continues to draw you to Himself and heal every wound caused by the enemy of our souls.
Happy New Year!
What an inspiration you are! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones, Athena!
Amen! I join you in that prayer, Athena.
What a journey you’ve had in these five years, Athena … thanks for continuing to share the accounts of these changes with us!