As far back as I can remember, depression, low self-esteem, insecurity, worthlessness, and fear were very prevalent in my life. I felt like an invisible being with no meaning, value or purpose in life. The enemy had convinced me that there was nothing good about me or for my life.
But through developing an intimate relationship with Jesus and searching for my true identity and value in God's word, I discovered the truth. I learned that I was made in the image and likeness of God, and everything God created is great. I also learned that I was fearfully and wonderfully made, (Psalm 139:14) and created with a special purpose and plan in mind. I discovered what God says about me and embraced it as my total truth.
Whenever the enemy tried to come whispering his lies in my ear, I decided that I wasn't hearing it anymore.
You should do the same.
Refuse to listen to the devil any longer. Close your ears to what he says, and open your heart to the Spirit of the Lord. Replace the lies of the enemy with the truth of God's Word concerning who and what you are and shall be. Let's start right now...
The enemy has told you that you are worthless…LIE! God says you are valuable.
The enemy has told you that no one loves you…LIE! God says He loves you so much that He gave His son to die, just so that you may live. (John 3:16)
The enemy has told you you’re all alone...LIE! God says He’s always with you. (Matthew 28:20)
The enemy has told you depression will never leave…LIE! God says for the spirit of heaviness, he gives a garment of praise. (Isaiah 61:3)
The enemy has convinced you that you’ve done so much wrong in your life that God will never forgive you…LIE! God says His mercy endures forever. (Hebrews 8:12, Psalm 86:5, 1 John 1:9)
Satan hates God’s people, so he will do everything in his power to hold you down so that you give up on the life God has given you. He wants to destroy your purpose, steal your salvation and kill your love for yourself and Christ. Oh, but he is a liar and a defeated foe.
You see, God has given you the victory…”Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” (Luke 10:19)
I admonish you to declare that enough is enough and this is where it stops! Do not believe the lies another day. You are everything that GOD says you are. You shall be everything HE says you shall be. You are precious in the sight of God; His beautiful creation. He has placed greatness within you and there’s nothing the enemy can do about it. Sure, he’s going to try, but I dare you to stare him in the face and declare that you are a priceless treasure in the eyes of God. No lie the enemy can ever conjure up will change that.
Be Beautiful!
XOXO
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