"When lies become the truth, that's when I run to you." -Lady Antebellum

Think about it. How often do we as Christians let the lies of Satan become the Truth we define our lives by? I know I'm as guilty as anyone, if not more. I have found that the older I get, and the busier I get, the louder the lies become, and the more believable they become. I get a bad grade, and I automatically believe that I'm dumb or stupid -- incapable of academic success. I don't have a boyfriend or get "asked out" and I am automatically not pretty enough, or unworthy. WHY DO I DO THIS? Why do I allow myself to rest in the lies? Why do I not realize that these thoughts of inadequacy are not of God by any means, but of God's eternal sworn enemy? I live and breathe and MOPE in the LIES of Satan, making myself an easy target for the enemy to gain a foothold in my life. Think about it. If you allow yourself to believe the lies, you eventually crash, rather in anger or depression, and find yourself in a dark place where you can't see God.

So what do we do about this? HOW do we live above the lies of Satan? I wish there was an easy, cut and dry formula that simply says do this and all your troubles will be no more. It's not that simple. As Christians we are in a battle. A daily battle for our hearts. The harder we search after Christ, the harder the devil will try to pull us away, plain and simple. We have to work at this thing called Christianity. And if we succeed, we will have a reward that will be worth more than any words can say.

The best advice I can offer to conquer this battle of lies v. truth is to dive into the word. God didn't just think, "oh I think I will have people write a book today." He had the Word written for our benefit, to help us conquer the doubt and lies that are directly from the Evil One. When Satan whispers lies into your ear, and they start to sound like truth, run to the Father. Dive into the Word. Search for the truth. The Truth that trumps the lies and brings peace and freedom. It's not always easy, but it's so worth it. God is Love. God is Encouragement. God is Freedom. Are you letting Him be???

"I love you with an everlasting love. So I will continue to show you my kindness." ~Jeremiah 31:3

Surrendered to Your Name

I don't feel I need to add to the words of this song. They speak in and of themselves. Feel free to youtube it..it's beautiful.

Hillsong United -- Arms Open Wide
Take my life, I lay it down
At the cross, where I am found.
All I have I give to you, Oh God.
Take my hands and make them clean
Keep my heart in purity, that I may walk in
All you have for me.

Chorus:
Ohhh here I stand, arms open wide
Ohhh I am Yours, and You are mine.
Jesus.

Take my moments and my days
Let each breath that I take
Be every only for You, Oh God
Chorus

Bridge:

My whole life is Yours, I give it all

Surrendered to Your name

And forever I pray have Your way

Lord have Your way!! (repeat)


If that's not challenging, I don't know what is. :) Be Blessed.