08 February 2009
Beware of this SCAM!
08/02/09 12:00 Filed in: Relationships, Fake, Fraud, liars, cheaters, Players, Haters
There's nothing in the world quite like being on the losing end of a con! No mater what you call it, it's still a rip off, sham, mockery and a scam—literally, a ripa-sha-mokeram! The distinct pain that you feel after the fact is nothing like the warning signs predicted long beforehand. You've heard it before that love is blind? Well now is your chance to answer that for yourself—is love blind?
Somewhere along the path of life, the road seemed to cut through rough terrain where gravel and potholes were king, and off-road skills were required. On the outside, the person you placed all your hopes, dreams and future upon did nothing more than prove your theory of bliss to be a ruthless failure at best. Staunch memories of movie scenes where couples always made up and lived happily ever after would not be your personal experience.
Under the skin of that physically attractive saint you first met, laid the enemy of your worst nightmare. Countless acts of denial, looking the other way or pretending to have an out of body experience never gave you peace in your heart. Silly banter during the performance of courtship has escalated to harsh, if not violent speech. The gears in your brain are constantly on overload as they try to move in harmony with your ever doubtful conscience.
Repeated thoughts of being set up seem all too appropriate, but the genius of denial quickly discards the threat. An outgoing personality is easily upgraded to flirting which always bears itself by pushing relational limits. A wandering eye or isolating disposition all lead to one place and that's at the setup table.
Everyone visits the setup table, but not everyone stays to play a few rounds. Once convinced that physical attraction would overcome inner-beauty, inner-peace and inner-character, you've found yourself struggling to swallow the results for your decisions. Playing a few rounds at the setup table has led you to believe that you were holding a winning hand. Years later, you’ve been scorned so badly that you drive by all the newer setup tables shaking your head in disbelief!
The repeated shame of living in a relationship where your mate is addicted to something and trapped in their dirty little secret. Just looking at them reveals a restless sigh of pity and regret, more than compassion. Countless lies, cover-ups, and turned heads make you just as guilty for having employed denial as their enabler. Repeating suggestions of "Why me?" is the highlight of your battle cry which plays day and night within your soul, yet relief has failed again through those delusional words, "I love you and will never hurt you again!"
In an instant, you've come to know the reality of commitment, honor, purity and faithfulness. Once relics for military service, these words have made their way to the front of your attention simply because your experience is everything but. All of a sudden, the shining exterior of your pride and glowing smile is beginning to reveal cracks in its foundation. Every time you grimace a fake smile, details of a crumbling foundation are accentuated. The life once fantasized in bliss has turned out to be a relentless fight against addictions to pornography, alcohol, drugs, eating, bitterness, anger, pride, or something else.
Proverbs 16:9, "A man's heart plans his way. But the Lord directs his steps." (NKJV)
Listen—the taste of being scammed is disturbingly bitter at best. You've made many decisions in your life and will continue to do so, yet maybe you're someone who is comfortable in a relationship today, and if you were really honest with yourself, you'd say that you were only there for reasons of physical attraction, or so that other people can say how great you look—don't fall for that scam!
Maybe you've been with someone who has a long track record for struggling with pornography, alcohol, drugs or eating addictions? You've heard all the lies that can possibly exist and your heart resembles that of roadkill. You've rehearsed in your mind what to say and do, yet given the opportunity it's been easier to shut down in denial—don't fall for that scam!
No matter who you are, where you come from or what your beliefs—there is hope for you today. Everyone makes decisions and will ultimately deal with the repercussions for those decisions. Although logic, reasoning and suggestive commentary seem to make sense, none of it brings peace and order into your life! Your only hope is wrapped up solely in what Jesus Christ personally did for you, not what you can do for yourself!
While your circumstances may be tragic, understand that denial has never been responsible for producing truth, commitment or peace. Your first step is to first agree that you have a problem that is greater than you and need help. If you can take that critical first step, then you are on your way to genuine healing in your life. While life offers you many options, eternity will only offer you two.
Do you want a brand new start and a fresh beginning? You can have it right now—just give up running and invite Jesus Christ into your life right this moment. You don't have to be religious or weird about it! Simply admit to Him that you've done many wrong things and need His forgiveness, Invite Him to be your Lord and Savior and give you a desire to know Him. When you pray this with sincerity in your heart, you'll immediately become a brand new person!
Please post a comment on my BLOG and let me know your decision so I can pray for you. Be encouraged! Egypt McKee
Author, Speaker & Pastor
Excerpts from the book: Life. The Struggle Within
www.EgyptMcKee.com | www.LifeTheStruggleWithin.com
www.OutOfEgypt.com | www.myspace.com/ooem
©2007 Copyright, Egypt McKee. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER: This devotional is copyright protected and may be re-posted and distributed only when all material including title, content, author, copyright statement, and disclaimer statement is included and visibly displayed with all content. All other uses must be obtained with the expressed written consent of Egypt McKee and AuthorHouse Publishing | www.EgyptMcKee.com
Somewhere along the path of life, the road seemed to cut through rough terrain where gravel and potholes were king, and off-road skills were required. On the outside, the person you placed all your hopes, dreams and future upon did nothing more than prove your theory of bliss to be a ruthless failure at best. Staunch memories of movie scenes where couples always made up and lived happily ever after would not be your personal experience.
Under the skin of that physically attractive saint you first met, laid the enemy of your worst nightmare. Countless acts of denial, looking the other way or pretending to have an out of body experience never gave you peace in your heart. Silly banter during the performance of courtship has escalated to harsh, if not violent speech. The gears in your brain are constantly on overload as they try to move in harmony with your ever doubtful conscience.
Repeated thoughts of being set up seem all too appropriate, but the genius of denial quickly discards the threat. An outgoing personality is easily upgraded to flirting which always bears itself by pushing relational limits. A wandering eye or isolating disposition all lead to one place and that's at the setup table.
Everyone visits the setup table, but not everyone stays to play a few rounds. Once convinced that physical attraction would overcome inner-beauty, inner-peace and inner-character, you've found yourself struggling to swallow the results for your decisions. Playing a few rounds at the setup table has led you to believe that you were holding a winning hand. Years later, you’ve been scorned so badly that you drive by all the newer setup tables shaking your head in disbelief!
The repeated shame of living in a relationship where your mate is addicted to something and trapped in their dirty little secret. Just looking at them reveals a restless sigh of pity and regret, more than compassion. Countless lies, cover-ups, and turned heads make you just as guilty for having employed denial as their enabler. Repeating suggestions of "Why me?" is the highlight of your battle cry which plays day and night within your soul, yet relief has failed again through those delusional words, "I love you and will never hurt you again!"
In an instant, you've come to know the reality of commitment, honor, purity and faithfulness. Once relics for military service, these words have made their way to the front of your attention simply because your experience is everything but. All of a sudden, the shining exterior of your pride and glowing smile is beginning to reveal cracks in its foundation. Every time you grimace a fake smile, details of a crumbling foundation are accentuated. The life once fantasized in bliss has turned out to be a relentless fight against addictions to pornography, alcohol, drugs, eating, bitterness, anger, pride, or something else.
Proverbs 16:9, "A man's heart plans his way. But the Lord directs his steps." (NKJV)
Listen—the taste of being scammed is disturbingly bitter at best. You've made many decisions in your life and will continue to do so, yet maybe you're someone who is comfortable in a relationship today, and if you were really honest with yourself, you'd say that you were only there for reasons of physical attraction, or so that other people can say how great you look—don't fall for that scam!
Maybe you've been with someone who has a long track record for struggling with pornography, alcohol, drugs or eating addictions? You've heard all the lies that can possibly exist and your heart resembles that of roadkill. You've rehearsed in your mind what to say and do, yet given the opportunity it's been easier to shut down in denial—don't fall for that scam!
No matter who you are, where you come from or what your beliefs—there is hope for you today. Everyone makes decisions and will ultimately deal with the repercussions for those decisions. Although logic, reasoning and suggestive commentary seem to make sense, none of it brings peace and order into your life! Your only hope is wrapped up solely in what Jesus Christ personally did for you, not what you can do for yourself!
While your circumstances may be tragic, understand that denial has never been responsible for producing truth, commitment or peace. Your first step is to first agree that you have a problem that is greater than you and need help. If you can take that critical first step, then you are on your way to genuine healing in your life. While life offers you many options, eternity will only offer you two.
Do you want a brand new start and a fresh beginning? You can have it right now—just give up running and invite Jesus Christ into your life right this moment. You don't have to be religious or weird about it! Simply admit to Him that you've done many wrong things and need His forgiveness, Invite Him to be your Lord and Savior and give you a desire to know Him. When you pray this with sincerity in your heart, you'll immediately become a brand new person!
Please post a comment on my BLOG and let me know your decision so I can pray for you. Be encouraged! Egypt McKee
Author, Speaker & Pastor
Excerpts from the book: Life. The Struggle Within
www.EgyptMcKee.com | www.LifeTheStruggleWithin.com
www.OutOfEgypt.com | www.myspace.com/ooem
©2007 Copyright, Egypt McKee. All Rights Reserved.
DISCLAIMER: This devotional is copyright protected and may be re-posted and distributed only when all material including title, content, author, copyright statement, and disclaimer statement is included and visibly displayed with all content. All other uses must be obtained with the expressed written consent of Egypt McKee and AuthorHouse Publishing | www.EgyptMcKee.com