Galatians 5:1 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
Lies I Believed:
- God doesn't love me because my marriage is failing
- God should fix my marriage
- I'm not worth anything to my husband or anyone else
- I have my rights, don't I?
- God wouldn't have let me suffer the things I've endured in my life and in this marriage
- I don't have enough hours in the day to do everything I need to accomplish
- That my job/career is required
- Divorce is better than staying in a bad marriage
- I should be able to change him
- All children go through a rebellious stage
- It is up to us to determine how many children we have
Amazing how many lies us women can believe about our lives, our children, our marriages, and our careers isn't it? I read "Lies Women Believe & the Truth that sets them free" by: Nancy Leigh DeMoss. I highly recommend this book for any of you ladies struggling in your marriages, your job/careers, or life in general.
Now let me share some verses that helped me move beyond the "pity me party" and into a state of being where GOD brings me into line with His way of thinking and doing things.
Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (His way is easier!!!)
James 5:19-20 "If one of you should wander from the truth and someone bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins."
- Psalm 119:68, Psalm 136:1 (God is good)
- Romans 8:32, Romans 8:38-39 (God loves me and wants me to have His best)
- Ephesians 1:4-6 (I am complete and accepted)
- Psalm 23:1 (God is enough)
- Isaiah 28:16 (God can be trusted)
- Isaiah 46:10 (God doesn't make mistakes)
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Gods grace is sufficient for me)
- 1 John 1:7 (The blood of Christ is sufficient to cover all my sins)
- Romans 6:6-7 (The cross of Christ is sufficient to conquer my sinful flesh)
- 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (My past does not have to plague me)
- Psalm 19:7, Psalm 119:105 (Gods word is sufficient to lead me)
- Philippians 2:13 (God works in you)
3 Things You Can Do to Remove the Lies from Your Life:
- Identify the areas of your sinful behavior
- Identify the lies at the root of that sinful behavior
- Replace each of these lies with Truth (Gods Word)
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