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encouragement, fear, freedom, I am redeemed, scripture, truth
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This week, I felt like
rolling
over
and
giving
up.
I wanted to give up on trying to keep house, trying to keep in touch with everyone, trying to master my to-do list and trying to figure out how on earth to parent my strong-willed child.
I even thought about giving up on writing.
I’m tired and sore from two weeks of coughing all day and night. I feel weary, stretched too tight, worn thin like an old blanket. My defenses are down, and the enemy sees his chance. He sinks claws in and thrusts the knife of comparison deep into my back, twisting it with every ugly lie he plants.
You can’t do anything right.
Just look at this place. Your house is always such a mess.
You forgot to send that card today, didn’t you? Typical.
So how’s that weight loss plan going? {snicker}
Yoga pants again, huh? Niiiiice.
You missed your quiet time again this morning. God doesn’t want a slacker like you.
Why do you bother with writing, anyway? They’d rather read someone with real talent.
Oh, and about your kid? He’ll never outgrow this stage. If only you had been a better parent…
And on,
and on,
and on.
This is when I have to decide: do I buy the lie, or claim the Truth?
It takes all the grit I can muster today, but I choose to plant my feet firmly and stand on TRUTH.
I am fearfully and wonderfully made (and so are my husband and children) ~ Psalm 139:14
He who began a good work in me will be faithful to complete it ~ Philippians 1:6
People may look at my appearance, but God looks at my heart ~ I Samuel 16:7
I’m doing my best to raise godly children who will choose to pursue God and His will for their lives ~ Proverbs 22:6
My house isn’t spotless and my life isn’t perfect, but I’m trying to do everything for His glory ~ I Corinthians 10:31
My enemy may hurl lies at me, but Jesus has overcome ~ I John 4:4
Christ has already won the war, once and for all. I just needed the reminder.
What lies are you buying today?
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Linking up with Lisa-Jo at The Gypsy Mama
right there with you – many of the same struggles have been weighing heavy on my heart. thankful for God-given true grit!
blessings ~
It’s easy to get bogged down by comparison. So thankful we belong to a God who has proclaimed victory over the lies!
Oh, Jana! I, too, buy into these lies…the exact same ones…all too often! How He reminds us through His word and through His spirit who we are to Him. Thank you for sharing unmasked here. It gives me courage.
Sweet Lindsey, thank you for your kindness. I love your heart! So grateful our Father loves us just as we are and overcomes our insecurities with His Truth!
Isn’t it a blessing to strip the lies from our tired out souls and drench ourselves in truth? I had a pastor once who often said, & I often needed to hear: God won’t talk stink about you, don’t you go doing it.
I need to believe I am wonderfully made and that his mercies are new every morning. There is forgiveness when I fail and joy for the taking when I’m empty and sad. Thank you so much for truth!
“God won’t talk stink about you.” YES, and amen! Thank you for sharing today, Alyssa!
Jana. My friend. I hear your heart here and I pray for you right now. Thank you for your REAL. I love your heart, my friend. I can identify with every word here. Thank you for sharing the promises that stomp the lies to the ground. Clinging to those truths. Love you.
Thank you, dear friend. I’m so glad we have each other to help identify the lies and stomp them down!! Love you so much! XOXO
Hey, sweet sister. Yes, friend, I’ve so been there. Just last week. Thinking almost exactly those thoughts with similar circumstances. So easy to get there, isn’t it? But I am so glad you are claiming truth for your moments. Don’t give up the writing!!
Oh Jamie, it’s so easy to fall into that pit! I’m sorry to hear you’ve struggled with these same thoughts, but I’m so glad we can help each other by sharing His truth. You are a gift, my friend!
I don’t have yoga pants. This is fortunate for all! I have, however, spent the entire morning, if not most of my life, believing the lies of the enemy. Your post was exactly what I needed this morning. Thank you for your authenticity and willingness to allow God to use your brokeness to minister to others.
I’m so sorry the enemy has whispered his lies at you. God was so wise to put his Truth in writing so we can return to it as often as we need! I appreciate your kind words today, Steve.
Must be we were on a party line (remember those?), because I am sure I heard most of those. Well, except the yoga pants one because they don’t fit anymore…
Have courage. Believe the truth.
I *do* remember party lines, Kim!
So glad we can connect to GOD’s party line for a healthy conversation of Truth and Love! Thanks for your encouragement today.
Oh, girl! Those are the same lies I fight everyday. Isn’t it wonderful that we’re not alone… and that we have God’s word to guide us to see the real truth? Praying for you to believe the Truth deep in your heart, and for the lies to just bounce right off. *hugs*
Sweet friend, I appreciate you more than you know! Yes, God’s word reminds us we are more than a size, occupation, or list of achievements. We are loved perfectly just because we are His.
Thank you so much for helping to deflect the lies, Michelle. I’m so thankful for your friendship!
Thanks to reminders like this – I’m not listening to any lies today. Great post:)
Thanks, Tristen. Let God’s word give you courage: we are more than conquerors! I hope you’ll shout it from the mountaintops today!
P.S. Just went to check out your blog, and I love it!
Hey! You REALLy hit the nail squarely on the head!
blessings to you for the precious reminder; the War has already been won. We just need to Let the Lord help us fight the battles; we can not do it in our own strength!!
Let us hold our dear Sisters close with prayer to up lift them each and every day.
I agree, Linda — we need to support each other in prayer every day! Sharing our struggles always seems to lighten the load. I’m so blessed by my prayer partner friends!
Thank you so much for your comment, and have a blessed weekend!
Loved this!
Thank you, Alex!
We tend to listen to those lies when we’re weakened and feeling low. That’s why I believe we need to put on our armor every day. Thanks for helping me armor up today! I needed it too. Hope you’re feeling better soon!!
Oh Mama, you’re so right about that armor! The enemy knows just when to attack and catch us off guard. We need to clothe ourselves in Truth every day so we can stand firm against his schemes.
Thanks for your wisdom and friendship! Hope your weekend is blessed!
I’m buying less lies today because of your humility, honesty and encouragement. It’s good to know I’m not alone and we all have those days where lies loom larger than truth. Celebrating your triumph as you plant your feet on the Rock today! Feel better and be gentle with yourself Jana!
Sweet Kate, thank you for your kindness. I think we would be surprised to learn how many of us fight these lies every day. Thank God for His word, His truth, that equips us to fight the lies! Let’s stand firm on that Rock together, shall we?
Blessings to you, friend.
Thank you for the honesty and encouragement. I’ve struggled with trying to shut out some of these same lies and to turn to Truth instead.
Some days it’s a hard-won battle. To be honest, I’ve lost sight of Truth and left the field defeated more times than I’d care to recall. I’m ever grateful that we are overcomers through Christ and His mercies are new every morning! I’m praying for you today, Amy!
OH, OH, OH, this is me! I am the one who listens to the lies and falls under their weight! And yet, I don’t give up because I know my Savior’s voice! We are not defeated by Satan, and he will never, ever win!!! So glad you shared your heart today, friend.
I love how you put that, Katie: “I don’t give up because I know my Savior’s voice!” Yes! Oh that we would all recognize His voice speaking Truth over the lies! I’m so glad we can listen for His voice together.