I have heard so many lies in my relatively short life - and, unfortunately, I have also told some. I do not like it at all when someone lies to me! Do you know that it is VERY easy to lie to yourself, and it is also possible to believe those lies? I lie to myself all the time. It is really hard for me to not to! I think I have been lying to myself for my whole life. Idon't remember what I told my self when I was younger, but I do know that I wasn't sure what to think of myself. Was I supposed to hate myself, since I am a sinner and my sin put God on a cross? Or was I supposed to love myself and have fun since I was still so young? As I got into my early teen years those questions just got more specific.
I try to keep a journal, and here is one of my entries:
Nov. 26, Monday, 2012
Am I fat? Why won't this worry go away?!? I am exactly 5 ft. 8in. and approximately 130 lbs. I consumed about 2,850 calories today, but I did Tae Kwon Do, diving, and swim practice - I was very active.
Am I fat? Am I fat? Am I fat? Something in my head keeps on saying, "You are fat, you're fat, you're fat, you're fat. You are terribleat Tae Kwon Do. You are a horrible swimmer. You are weak, and you are getting weaker. I'll prove it - today you could barely do one pull-up, and a few weeks ago you could do four!"
LORD, why do I think this?!? Please banish Satan from my mind!?! You created me in Your amazing image. How dare I say that anything You have created is utterly worthless? Im so sorry LORD. Please reassure me that I am not fat, not weak, if it is Your will. Thank You for hearing my prayer Father. All the glory and honor and praisego to You forever and ever! You have done many miracles in this life You have given to me. Thank You so much for dying in my stead, Jesus. Thank you for giving me new life. I love You, LORD! Oh Mighty God, You are the only One who deserves my life - my utmost love, affection, adoration, praise, and loyalty.
Debunking Satan's lies:
1. The Lie: You are fat - hopelessly FAT!
The Truth: Look in the mirror - from a third person perspective. Is there really any logical reason to believe that I am fat? NO. People have (unknowingly) described me as wiry. No one has ever told me (mom, dad, doctors, nurse, coaches, etc.) that I need to lose weight. Victory #1!
2. The Lie: You are terrible at TKD.
The Truth: Really? This AFTERNOON at TKD Mr.Sidney told a littel girl to watch me do my form and try to emulate the enunciated and strong techniques. I have been on the Demo Team. Sure, I need to work on some things, but PERFECTION is not expected - it is IMPOSSIBLE!
3. The Lie: You are a horrible swimmer.
The Truth: Again, REALLY?!?! My peers, my swim coach say that I am a GOOD swimmer. There are some things I need to work on, as I have never swam competitively before. But, again, perfection is not expected, nor is it expected. I'm getting better and I am having fun.
4. The Lie: You are weak.
The Truth: O.K, this one is plausible. I'm not as strong as I want to be (physically speaking), but I'm not as thin or as weak as a twig! However, the LORD has blessed me with a strong mind and a strong stomach. And, guess what! You can get stronger physically, Molly! Look at where you were 6 months ago and compare it to where you are now. A lot of improvement, right?
This is how I conquer the lies!
Yes! a lot of improvement; you have made some tremendous strides with God right alongside you. Keep speaking those truths to yourself Molly! You are getting stronger physically as well as emotionally. You can do all things through Him who strengthens you and if you let Him, God will cause everything that has happened to you to work togehter for your good and His glory. Love you so much.
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Thats my Beautiful Girl!
ReplyDeleteSatan....the Father of all lies may have given you a black eye but you just Thunder kicked all the teeth out of his fool head.
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