We tell ourselves lies all day long. “I don’t have the time to read my Bible” or “I don’t have the money to tithe”. Or more emotional lies like, “I will never be enough” or “I could never be loved” I have struggled with these last two for many years now. Through a combination of fear, depression, and a lack of confidence, I had floated through college and high school, just faking it, hoping no one would notice something was off. I got really good at hiding my pain and living a lie. I looked and acted “normal” but beneath the surface lay a broken child, just wanting to break free of the chains he forged.
To this day I still wrestle daily with feelings of inadequacy and doubt, but thats ok! Because I know in my heart that I am loved by so many people, and by the creator of the universe, God himself. Something my mom says is that we need to replace the lie, with God’s truth. I don’t know if I will ever fully shake these feelings, but each and everyday I progress towards wholeness.
So today I would challenge you to throw off the lies that you have told yourself. Commit to the love of those around you and to the love of Jesus. Don’t let your doubt get in the way of happiness!
