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The Truth Project

A while back I started something I called 'The Truth Project'. It came out of the idea that most of the frustrations I was having stemmed from lies that I was believing were truth. Then, I would make decisions based on whatever I believed to be true. Eventually, we reap what we have sown (Prov. 11:17-19; Prov. 22:7-9 for a couple examples).

Honestly, I'm not all that fond of some of the things that I've been reaping in my life these days.

So, I started working on my Truth Project.

You can do it however you want, mine seems to be constantly evolving, but I started out with a new notebook and at least 2 different coloured pens. I would then sit down and pray for God to reveal a lie that was impacting my life. Normally it wouldn't take very long and a thought would pop into my head- so I would take the first colour and write out what that lie was.

Next, I would do another prayer- this time asking God to reveal what HE had to say about this lie that I was thinking was real. What was HIS truth for this situation, because 'faith comes by hearing, and hearing from the word of God' (Rom. 10:17). Again, it wouldn't take very long and I would start getting an answer- which I would write down using the second colour so I could tell them apart).

Sometimes it would be verses from the bible, other times it will be an impression about something that I think He's saying to me (which will ALWAYS line up with what the bible says. God will NEVER contradict His written word. If you're getting something that you KNOW goes against the bible, IT'S NOT HIM and start praying for TRUTH to be revealed).

Now, something else usually tries to get in the way. They're called your feelings and they go something like this: 'I know you say you forgive me but this is the 100th time I've done this....' or 'but I don't feel like God could really love me...'. You get the picture. It's all those dumb lies that fuel our negative self-talk and you have to shoot them down. IMMEDIATELY! After all, it's why we started the Truth Project in the first place, right?

I have to confess, though, that I hit a couple of 'biggies' and set it aside for a while, but have started back up with it again since I know that I need it. And you know what, it's okay (someday I'll get to the one about having to have things perfect!).

Anyway, if this is something that interests you, please give it a try and let me know how it goes (or if you have any questions, feel free to ask).


Keeping it real, by the grace of God...
Tammy

PS Every once and a while, you might come across 'biggies' that need outside help- that's where the body of Christ comes in. Find people to help you prayer through those things, but don't be afraid to seek professional Christian help where needed.



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