Answering Life's Lies with Living Truth
Connie Carey
When troubles pile up and life is more than you can handle, replace these common lies with the Voice of Truth!
LIE #1:
This trial is so difficult, I fear I may lose my faith in God.
TRUTH:
Your faith may seem to be fading, but you are not out of God's sight. Your faith is dependent, not on the circumstances of your life, but upon the goodness, grace and character of God. He is holding onto you and He is not going to let go (1 Corinthians 1:9, Philippians 1:6, John 10:28).
LIE #2:
God must be getting back at me for some past sin.
TRUTH:
God is not getting back at you; rather, He's getting you back to Him! Yes, God hates sin so much He put all of your sins and mine on His Son, Jesus. The full extent of God's wrath was borne by Christ upon the cross when He said, "It is finished." So, fully trust in Christ's death and God's promise to remember your sins no more (Hebrews 8:12).
LIE #3:
I could handle my problem better if I saw some good coming out of it, but there is no purpose in this trial.
TRUTH:
Troubles may seem pointless in the moment, but they are anything but that. They are actually producing for you, an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison. He never takes our tears lightly; not one moment of patient pain is wasted. He is using our sorrows for a glorious eternal future (2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:18, Psalm 56).
LIE #4:
I'll be a hypocrite if I praise God without true joy or feeling like it.
TRUTH:
You will not be a hypocrite. Would you be a hypocrite if you did something kind today, when you weren't feeling kind? No. I don't know exactly what you're facing, but I have experienced seasons of great sorrow, so please know I say this very gently and not flippantly: it is your calling to praise Him. Confess to God that you don't have thankful feelings when you are suffering. Ask Him earnestly to help you with those feelings as you praise Him. Then you're not being a hypocrite. You're being a true Christian (Philippians 4:4).
LIE #5:
God can't use me until my suffering is over.
TRUTH:
Our faith is often strengthened when observing a Christian who is glorifying God, in their suffering. Millions of hearts and lives have been touched through Joni Eareckson Tada's humble reliance and obedience to His call on her life.
Your greatest witness on earth may be the manner in which you respond to your suffering. May God use you for His sparkling diamond purposes against the black velvet backdrop of your suffering!
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Through music, life lessons and laughter, Connie Carey equips others to recognize and walk free of joy-stealing lies, see God's work behind the scenes of suffering and gain a fresh, new perspective on life. Marrying John transformed her instantly from single girl to grandmother and she loves it! Visit her at www.ConnieCarey.com.
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