I’ve heard a lot of lies recently. Some of them have been ingrained into my identity. I have truths of what the Lord says, but it is also mixed with lies from the enemy. I didn’t realize how loud these lies were.
I want to change that.
I’ve tried to find the root of them, and pull them out with the Lord’s strength.
i am worthless. i am insignificant. no one wants me around. my team doesn’t love me. it’s better if i leave.
Every time I tell myself the lies, I feel how deep it is. My mind is overwhelmed. My body tenses up because of how loud the enemy is speaking the lie over me.
I’ve learned the value of speaking the Lord’s name aloud. (1 Cor 6:11; James 4:7)
I’ve learned the value of speaking out loud His scripture over myself. (Deut 6:4-9; 2 Tim 3:16-17; Heb 4:12)
My God is stronger than the enemy. My God gives me a firm foundation that will never crumble.
It’s hard to remember those truths when my mind hears words spoken by other people and twists it to become a harsh lie.
I can feel the two sides fighting in me.
My worth is not found in my failures. My worth is not found in what I’m capable of. My worth is not found in what others think of me.
My worth is found in the Heavenly Father. He has chosen me to be His daughter (John 1:12; Eph 1:5).. He loves me no matter what. He sets me free with His truth (John 8:31-33). I have been justified by my faith and nothing else (Romans 5:1). I am not under the dominion of sin, but grace (Romans 6:14). The Holy Spirit lives in me not fear and slavery (Romans 8:15). I don’t have to earn anything because i was already bought with a price no one but God could pay (1 Cor 6:20). I am competent and sufficient from God alone (2 Cor 3:5). God knows I am weak and wants to be my strength (2 Cor 12:9). I am holy and blameless (Eph 1:4). I am strong in the Lord and the power of His might (Eph 6:10). I choose to put on the whole armor, again and again, and stand firm in Him (Eph 6:13). I can always rejoice in the Lord (Phil 4:4).
If repeating these truths while I’m battling the lies helps, I want to also repeat them when I am at peace.
After several breakdowns, I have had many times to practice running to the Lord. Even writing down and articulating these thoughts to my team have helped me get back on my feet. My Heavenly Father is not far away, and He wants to help me.
I am still learning a lot about my identity. I am not of this world, but God has called me into the world. I am sanctified by God’s truth and nothing else.
Not my will, but His,
Sarah
“I only want to meet enemy in the spiritual arena, because there I have the great advantage – the name of Jesus Christ” – Chuck Smith
“For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.”
Romans 8:13-17
Sarah,
Your post speaks for everyone that has ears to hear. Your words strike at the heart of each person. We all battle with the same liar and must cling to the same truth teller.
He delights in you! That’s the truth…
I’m so proud of you and enjoy hearing your continuing Kingdom journey.
Jaiyou! You are not alone!
I love you sister.
Very thoughtful. I pray i have been and will be on the side speaking the truth to you and about you more and more…and less and less of the lies. I am so proud of you!
satan is the deceiver and father of lies. He seeks to kill, rob and destroy. God and His word are your best weapons and your blog reveals their power to defeat the lies. May God’s word drown out all other voices and give you great joy.
Sarah:
Never forget that God saw enough value in you that He sent His only son to die in your place so that you could be his daughter. You are a daughter of the Emperor of the Universe and your destiny is to enjoy His presence for eternity! You are loved and valued beyond what you can imagine and that worth is not tied to your performance but for who you are.
When negative thoughts pop up in my head I have found it helpful to pray something like: “God, I don’t want those thoughts in my head because they are not from you. Please remove them and help me focus on you instead.”
Sarah,
Thank you for sharing. Battling against negative self-speak/thoughts is very real and very much lies of Satan. I have been repeating verse 5 from 2 Corinthians 10 to myself a good bit lately – “take every thought captive”.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
God’s word will keep us from going the destructive route. Keep seeking Him and His promises!!
thank you so much for this encouragement!!