What are your lies?
Today at camp, it was water day. The kids were super excited about it…and couldn’t wait for the games to begin.
They all took off their t-shirts and ran for the sprinklers.
But there was one little boy that was about to cry. He was in a quandary. He was pulling on his t-shirt and I could tell he was distressed. I asked him, “Don’t you want to go and play in the water.” And he said, “No I am embarrassed.”
“Embarrassed?” I asked
“Yes, I don’t want to take my shirt off.”
“Well, leave it on.”
“No, I don’t want it to get wet.”
“Well, then take it off.”
“I can’t, I am embarrassed.”
“What’s wrong, do you have a scar or something you don’t want people to see on your chest?”
“No…I am fat.”
”What? No you aren’t!” (he was definitely not fat…very normal weight)
“Someone told me I am.”
“Well that person lied to you…and that was rude.”
“I know I am normal…but my brother said I am fat.”
“You are normal, completely normal…and you are definitely not fat! You are fine….don’t be afraid. Your brother was wrong. And you are ok. If you were fat, there would be a bunch of stuff here on your arm….but there isn’t.”
“I know…I am normal.”
And with that last statement the shirt came off…and he walked slowly to join the group… His arms were tightly around his chest…but soon he spread his wings and flew through the sprinklers with the rest of the beautiful butterflies!
Got me thinking…
How powerful words are…
How many times we believe the lies that the devil tells us?
Y’know in the bible he is called the father of lies, and the accuser of the believers?
And if he can’t get to us…then he uses people around us to curse us.
People that mean a lot, like moms, dads, brothers, sisters, husbands, wifes, friends, teachers, bosses…
or even people that aren’t that close to you…their words can cut too…and make us start believing lies about ourselves.
My challenge to all of you is to think about it…and discover at least one lie that you are believing about yourself…and then deliberately replace it with the truth.
Ok…I will start.
“I am not good enough”
…that is a lie…
I am valuable…priceless…cherished…special…Psalm 139
Jesus died for me…John 3:16
I am not only good enough, but I was made in His image Gen 1
He chose me to be His daughter 1Pet 2:9
and saved me.
My lie, I have told myself, I am not beautiful. I am beautiful, my grandaughters, tell me I am. I know I am inside and out!
How sad for that little boy. This really bothers me, I have issues with children being told they are fat. My 5 year old grandaughter has been told this. I have gone up one side and down the other with my son and my daughter in law with this. I have told them to stop it, or they may encourage her to become bulemic or anorexic as she gets older. They compare her with the other 2 children who are both smaller. They tell me she wants to eat all the time and even sneaks snacks in her room at night. I had a little talk with my g/d about this (she was crying and wanted to come live with me, how sad)! She told me she sneaks snacks because she her tummy is growling ( I know they feed her), and mommy and daddy don’t give her snacks like I do! I talked to them and told them give her a snack at night, just make it healthier, give her yogurt, or fruit, she loves them both. This has gotten much better now, but it hurt me almost as much as it hurt her, because I know the feeling when people make you feel bad an inadequate because of your size.
Have a great day!
Big HUGS!
My lie….writing a blog about it for my future reference since this was an epiphany for me first thing this morning! Thanks
My lie - telling myslf that I’m not worthy to be better than I am right now. Me putting myself down and listening to others opinions of me led me to believe this for as long as I can remember. Now I know I AM worthy and I’m trying to tel myself this every day.
In relation to your grandaughter, Im so glad you talked to her parents about their reactions to her. My Mom treated me like that when I was growing up, even hiding food from me and putting locks on presses and fridges. Thanks to this I’ve gone through anorexia and I’m still recovering from bulimia. You did the right hing, and your grand daughther will thank you for it when she’s older, wiser and healthy.
Bette Jo, I am so glad you intervened on your g’daughter’s behalf!!!!! Words are so powerful…
Little Flower, I am so sorry for all you have gone through!!!! Praying for you to know the truth and for the truth to completely set you free!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vu_nmZ1pXc
just shared this song with LDGillis…thought some of you might enjoy it too! It has been on my heart all week…
Wow! I love this post…it is so true. Why do we listen to satan’s lies? Hmm…I wouldn’t even know where to begin my list, as there has been many things.
That was a totally beautiful song that you shared and it was so perfect. I just wanted to thank you
Hey lady, this is a really thought provoking blog. I’m going to meditate on it and then post later what my lie is. I mean, I have to narrow it down a bit lol. I’ve lived with so many over the years–the biggest being “I’m not good enough.” I’ve realized that is a lie, and am making changes in my life as such. Maybe that’s what I need to focus on. Anyway, here’s me agreeing with you and the universe on this one. Great post!! xoxo
My lie? I find myself calling myself a loser when times get tough. I hate when that pops up. Working on that one.
My Lie-That I am a failure at life. I feel this way more times trhen I should. Mostly because I see school mates off being successful while I am “just a waitress” but meanwhile I own my own home, have 2 cars, pay all bills on time. I have a wonderful marriage, 2 beautful intelligent sparkling daughters, and an awesome support sytem of family and friends. Where is my failure?
That I will not carry something thru to completion, Tjhat I never finish what I start.
Great blog, Chrisie!
Good post - does make you think
