I am emerging from what might be the darkest time of my life. The truth is that I am so blessed! I have an amazing husband and an adorable son. I have family and friends who love and support me. I have a job that I love. I have been given so much, but I am not safe from the attack of my spiritual enemy. One of my pastors described the darkness as a black box covering my head. It was filled with manure...the lies that I was believing about myself. I was blinded by the lies that were barraging me. I couldn't see out and I couldn't see Jesus. I needed help! I went to my pastors. One of them helped me get rid of the box on my head...as simple as taking it off and destroying it. My other pastor replaced the lies that I had been believing about myself with the truth. Deception is a crazy thing...it looks so real and so truthful that we believe it. It is one of the most successful weapons of the enemy. Deception drives us to desperate acts trying to escape. For the first time in my life, I understand why people would choose the unthinkable.
Is my battle over? No, it is just beginning. It is a constant war to fill my mind with the truth of God rather than with the lies of the enemy. It isn't easy, and I find myself falling into a pit of untruth daily. I have to be aware and I have to choose wisely. I have to fight...no one can fight for me, but I need people who are close to my heart who are brave enough to speak the truth with love and encouragement. My weapon of choice is my Bible. In it are the truths that replace the lies and soothe my spirit. I am going to fight!
Lie: I have no purpose.
Truth: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Truth: Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. I Corinthians 15:58
Lie: I am unlovable.
Truth: For God so loved Dawn that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Truth: For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:37-39
Truth: For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14
Lie: I don't belong.
Truth: Now the body is not made up of one part but of many. But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as He wanted them to be. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. I Corinthians 12:14, 18, 27
Lie: It is hopeless.
Truth: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Lie: Everyone is against me.
Truth: What then shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31
Lie: I am afraid. I can't do this.
Truth: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go! Joshua 1:9
Truth: The Lord is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Truth: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Lie: I have nothing to give.
Truth: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22
I will continue to fight! I will not give in! Thanks be to God! He gives me the victory through my Lord Jesus Christ! (I Corinthians 15:57)
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