 March 4, 2021
A Script to Preach to Myself
LYSA TERKEURST Lee en español "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony …" Revelation 12:11 (NIV) I'll never forget the first time a girl in elementary school told me I was ugly. I remember it felt like the world stopped spinning, and suddenly, everyone was looking in my direction, nodding in agreement. Red-hot shame filled my cheeks. I ran to the bathroom. I stared at my face in the mirror. I didn't bother to wipe away the tears and snot. I just stood there wishing I could cover up whatever it was that made that girl determine I wasn't acceptable. But I realized it wasn't just a part of me that she thought was ugly. It was the sum total of me. In her estimation, I was ugly. Not just my hair or my nose or my body … it was all of me. And the saddest part of all … I agreed with her. It's been decades since that unfortunate incident that said way more about that other little girl's issues than mine. But I can still find myself staring into the mirror agreeing with statements that are so opposite of God's Truth. We know that the enemy is the father of lies. (John 8:44) But where I get tripped up is when my insecurities make his lies feel like the loudest truth in my head. That's why we have to set our minds and our hearts on the absolute Truth of God's Word. When our insecurities beg us to believe we aren't "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14), we must look to the hope-filled pages of Scripture to remind us of the difference between lies and truth. The enemy wants you to stare and compare in all the ways you already feel inadequate. He wants you to doubt God's goodness in how He made you. So, if you start hearing the enemy's script, recognize it for what it is: false accusations. Here's a cheat sheet to remind you how he whispers in your ear: "If only you were …" "You aren't enough …" "You are too much …" "If God really loved you …" "People think you're so …" "Why can't you just …" | 
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