“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10
Ever feel like you’re spinning out of control? No matter which way you look, you are confronted with things in life that are so overwhelming, tears seem to constantly well up in your eyes?
Believe it or not, you are not alone, but sometimes it sure feels like it. It’s during these times that Satan tries to fill your head with his lies. Remember when Jesus was tempted (more like tortured!) by Satan in the wilderness? Jesus fought off these attacks with Scripture. Here are a few untruths that creep into my head on occasion, and the verses that can be used to dispel those treacherous lies.
- “I just can’t take it anymore.” This is a lie because the Bible tells me that “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)
- “What’s the use? It’s hopeless.” This is a lie because Scripture states, “For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.” Psalm 71:5
- “You’re a failure.” This is a lie because Paul records, “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
- “God doesn’t care about me.” This is a lie because Scripture says I am to be “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
- “There’s no way out.” That’s a lie because the Bible says “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)
- “I am all alone.” This is a lie because Jesus said, “and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:20)
- “I am unlovable; this is all my fault.” This a lie because God Himself proclaimed, “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” (Jeremiah 33:3)
Regardless of my circumstances, there is one thing I must always remember when I read the Word of God. “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19) That means when God says He’ll do something, it’s a done deal. There is nothing I can do in my own humanity to change it. I am not that powerful, nor am I that wise to take the lead. I must allow God to hold the reins of my life because He knows what is best for me. He knows how to lead me in the way that will encourage me to act according to His will, and when I do, it calms my spirit while bringing Him glory! Maybe some of my troubles come from me trying to do it all on my own. Not a good thing. Not a good thing at all. Why would I opt for second best (me) when I can have the very best (God) leading the way?
Sometimes life seems like words and music
That can’t quite become a song.
So we cry inside, and we try it again
And wonder what could be wrong.
But, when we turn to the Lord at the end of ourselves
Like we’ve done a time or two before
We find His truth is the same
As it has always been
We’ll never need more
It’s not in trying But in trusting
It’s not in running But in resting
Not in wondering But in praying
That we find the strength of the Lord
(from “The Strength of the Lord” by Phil McHugh)
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” I John 5:4-5
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Time for me to let go, and let God.