When disappointments come from all directions, it’s easy to throw in the towel. Spiritual warfare is all around us. But, one of the most dangerous battles is the one that goes on your head. It’s the lies that you tell yourself when your tired of fighting that propagate and have the potential to throw you into a dark, black hole. Don’t’ let them win. Combating lies with truth is an excellent technique that will help you get clarity and pull you out of the darkness. It may not be an instant fix, but over time, it works.
Combating Lies with Truth
I spent quite a bit of time this week refocusing and combating lies with truth. It was the first step in feeling better about the constant pain that I have in my knee.
Here’s my process.
- Identify an area in your life that you feel is unhealthy. It could be a viewpoint on your looks, health, relationships, or priorities.
- Pray for God to grow or direct you as you enter into this time of reflection.
- Search the Bible for verses related to that topic to discover what God wants you to know about it.
- Observe what the Holy Spirit is trying to tell you.
- Decide on the verse that you’ll focus on.
- Write down your lie without editing it. You should write it exactly how you “say it” in your head.
- Reread the verse that combats the lie.
- Write down what the verse says about the lie. You can rewrite the Scripture as well.
- Reflect on what you’ve discovered as much as you need to.
- Over time you will naturally begin to shift your negative thoughts to righteous ones.
Every time I do this exercise I realize that the lies I tell myself are ridiculous. To believe them is to accept defeat. That’s not ok with God and it’s not ok with me.
Combating Lies About Beauty with Song of Solomon 1:16
Behold, you are beautiful, my beloved, truly delightful.
Combating Lies with Truth Song of Solomon 1:16
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Combating Lies About Self-Control with Proverbs 25:27-28
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep. Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.
Combating Lies with Truth Proverbs 25:27-28
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Combating Lies About Energy with Philippians 2:13
For it is God who works in you too will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
Combating Lies with Truth Philippians 2:13
Combating Lies About Evangelism with Mark 16:15
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
Combating Lies with Truth Mark 16:15
Combating Lies About Time with Luke 10:42
But few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.
Combating Lies with Truth Luke 10:42
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Combating Lies About Brokenness with Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.
Combating Lies with Truth Jeremiah 17:14
Combating Lies About Eating with Genesis 3:13
Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”
Combating Lies with Truth Genesis 3:13
It’s healthy to take the time to combat your lies with God’s truth. Will you spend time battling for yourself this week? I’d love to know how this process helps you in the comments.
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