Common Lies And Truth To Replace Them
Lie: God does not love me.
Truth: We love because he first loved us. I John 4:19 NIV I am unconditionally loved by God and worthy to receive love.
Lie: I am not smart enough
Truth: But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Co 2:16 NIV But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all. James 1:5 GNT
Lie: I’m not pretty
Truth: So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Gen 1:27 NLT For we are God’s masterpiece. Ephesians 2:10 NLT
Lie: I don’t have what it takes
Truth: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:14 NKJV
Lie: I don’t have the connections or people in my life for my dream to come true
Truth: A person’s gift opens doors for him and brings him before the great. Prov 18:16 CSB
Lie: I’m losing my mind
Truth: You will guard me and keep me in constant peace as my mind is stayed on You, because I commit myself to You, lean on You, and hope confidently in You. You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 NLT And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:7 NIV
Lie: Everyone is out to get me
Truth: You who sit down in the High God’s presence, spend the night in Shaddai’s shadow, Say this: “God, you’re my refuge. I trust in you and I’m safe!” That’s right—he rescues you from hidden traps, shields you from deadly hazards. His huge outstretched arms protect you— under them you’re perfectly safe; his arms fend off all harm. Fear nothing—not wild wolves in the night, not flying arrows in the day, Not disease that prowls through the darkness, not disaster that erupts at high noon. Even though others succumb all around, drop like flies right and left, no harm will even graze you. You’ll stand untouched, watch it all from a distance, watch the wicked turn into corpses. Yes, because God’s your refuge, the High God your very own home, Evil can’t get close to you, harm can’t get through the door. He ordered his angels to guard you wherever you go. If you stumble, they’ll catch you; their job is to keep you from falling. You’ll walk unharmed among lions and snakes, and kick young lions and serpents from the path. Psalm 91: 1-13 MSG
Lie: My family has always dealt with (addictions, divorce, anger, fear, health issues, etc), I guess it’s just in the cards for me too.
Truth: So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 NIV
Lie: My past is always going to haunt me.
Truth: Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new. 2 Cor 5:17 CEV
Lie: My life is not going anywhere. I don’t know what’s the point.
Truth: And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Phil 1:6 NLT 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. Jer 29:11 NIV
