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~Exchange the Lies for Truth~
Often, we ask ourselves, “Why do I feel the way I do? I’m so unhappy”. Most often we want to blame someone or something for the way we feel…” It’s my spouse fault that I feel this way.” Or “If I only had (fill in the blank) I would feel better.” But whatever it is that you may think is the reason for your emotions; it is most likely due to your thinking and untruths you are believing about yourself and your situation.
There are 3 steps to becoming the happy person you were meant to be.
Realizing what lies you are believing.
Remove those lies.
Replace the lies with truth.
Rene Descartes famous words, “I think, therefore I am.” are a mere reflection of what scripture tells us about our thoughts:
“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Psalms 23:7
What we tell ourselves can be either truth or a lie, it is one or the other, that’s it. Whatever you believe will be the steppingstone of your actions based either in truth or lies. Lies are the direct cause of emotional turmoil, maladaptive behavior and most so-called “mental illness”. Lies can cause destructive behavior in people even when they are aware of the harm it is doing to themselves and others (such as overeating, drugs, lusts, stealing, alcoholic behaviors, etc. the list is endless). It isn’t the events of our past or present that make us feel the way we feel, but our interpretation of those events. Our feelings are cased by what we tell ourselves about our circumstances. Lies seems true to the person repeating them to himself. YOU are the controller of your happiness and your unhappiness. When you start to take the first step of realizing what lies you are believing, then freedom begins. Scripture tells us that:
“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32
What you think and how you feel determines how you feel and what you do. If you are convinced that you can not change, you won’t change, you won’t even try. Exchanging your lies and replacing them with truth WILL work! Just like the laws of gravity are in place and are proven to be true, so it is with the relationship between our beliefs and behaviors. What you believe affects how you behave.
So, Remove the lies. Where do you start?
One point is to discover what childhood lies you learned and believed through the events you’ve experience. Often, they are the foundations that were laid which we’ve built our lives upon. Look back to childhood events and the feelings you remember about them. What did you tell yourself or believe about the event at that time and how do you see it today? Listen to what you told yourself; your “Self-Talk” than and compare it too today.
Listening to your “Self-Talk” which is what you we tell ourselves in our thoughts about people, situations, experiences, and about ourselves, is where the lies and misbeliefs start. What are some of your thoughts you are telling yourself? Review the list below and check the words you tell yourself and be honest:
I am dumb
I am unattractive
People don’t like me
I have no talent
I’m miserable
I’m lonely
I’m poor
I’m nervous
I’m uninteresting
I’m no good
I’m sick
l. I can’t do anything right
Do you ever think what God thinks about you and give him thanks for the truth he says about you?
Thank you, Lord for giving me intelligence
Thank you, Lord for making me attractive
Thank you, Lord for making me likable
Thank you, Lord for the talents you’ve given me
I’m content
Thank you, Lord for my friends
Thank you, Lord for prospering me
Thank you, Lord for peace
Thank you, Lord for making me unique
Thank you, Lord for your righteousness in me
Thank you, Lord for perfect health and healing
l. Thank you, Lord that I can do all things in you.
God tells us what to think upon in Philippians 4:8:
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Does your Self-Talk reflect these things described in scripture? Do you believe the scriptures are truth and can set you free from the lies you’ve believed?
Using Scripture to find truth. When we realize the lies and untruths, we’ve been telling ourselves we need to exchange them with truth. Scripture is truth. So, if the areas you’ve learned are not true what do we do with them? We expose the lies to the light and cast them aside and receive the WORD humbly planted within us so that we no longer walk in the darkness but in His light which is truth, and it is what sets us free.
So, let us stop and listen to the words and thought we are telling ourselves and see if they line up with what God says to think upon as well as what he says about us and our situations. Let us put aside the lies that devalue us and our situations, that steal our joy and our future. Let us learn and memorize his Word and speak that truth into our lives replacing the lies that keep us captive and bind us up. We are called to “set the captives free” and that includes yourself. Set your thoughts and focus upon the one who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. He is THE WAY to freedom, THE TRUTH which sets us free, and THE LIGHT so darkness no longer has a grip on our thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors and we can SHINE HIS LIGHT to a dark and dying world and bring others into the truth that can set them free as well. (*Note: Most aspect of this article is derived from “Telling Yourself The Truth” by: William Backus & Marie Chapian. Available online at:www.Christianbook.com)
Hello! My name is Kari Hodges and I have recently volunteered to become the Prayer Team Coordinator. At this time, we will begin to meet for in-person prayer, once a month, on either Wednesdays or Fridays. Time of day is to be determined as well. I would love to get some feedback on when the most people can join us for prayer.
I believe strongly in the need for prayer coverage in a ministry as important as the one at Paula’s Hope. We not only have many clients in need, but we also have volunteers and counselors who need the protective coverage of a strong and faithful team of prayer warriors. We know all too well that there is an adversary who does not want the Kingdom to expand, or God’s people to live a life in freedom. I believe when we gather in numbers to pray in unity through Christ, walls will come tumbling down, doors are opened, gifts are realized, the hurting receive healing, and souls are saved. God is inviting us to join him in fulfilling His will here on earth, and I am looking forward to joining my brothers and sisters in Christ for this purpose.
I have lived in the beautiful state of Arkansas now for 30 years. Within 4 months of arriving; a hurting, single mom of 2 little boys, I turned my life over to Jesus Christ. I am forever changed, and I am so eternally thankful to God for drawing me unto Himself. I live in Elm Springs with my husband of 28 years. We attend Brand New Church in Farmington. We have 6 sons between the two of us, and 7 grandchildren. I am a Realtor, a small screen-printing business owner, and a lover of Jesus. I look forward to the chance of meeting you.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Remember us in your time of prayer:
Executive Director and our Board Members - To lead and guide this ministry with the Holy Spirit's direction and vision.
Discipleship Counselor's and the clients - That healing and freedom will be received through the power of the Holy Spirit and God's Truth that sets us free.
Our upcoming "Keys To Freedom" classes - That God will bring revelation and truth to all who attend and that they find Freedom from their past and hope for their future.
New Volunteers - That God will bring those who have a heart to help others and use their gifts for his purpose here at Paula's Hope.
Volunteers for the following positions:
Kari Hodges is our new Prayer Coordinator - PRAISING GOD for answer prayer!
Public Relations Coordinator
Grant Writer
More Men Discipleship Counselors
If you can help we need this month:
Donations - End of Year Donations Coming soon...
Copy Paper and other paper goods (Tissue, TP, Paper Towels,...)
Bottle Water
Thank you. We can not do what we do without your help! God Bless.
We are proud to annouce that Paula's Hope has joined in partnership with the Women's Ministry called ~ Women Beyond the Walls ~
Learn more about them below
NEW "Keys To Freedom" CLASSES:
MEN'S Class starts:
Thursday, Oct 6th at 6pm
WOMEN'S Classes start:
Mondays Afternoon Class Starts: Oct. 3rd at 1:30pm
