What lies have YOU been believing about God, about your marriage, about yourself, about your children, etc.?  What things is He asking you to change in your life?  What areas do you need to surrender to Him?  What are the Truths you need to meditate on to replace the lies?  For the past few months, I have been doing a new personal Bible study that has been incredibly life-changing.  I am going back a couple of months and journaling some of the main points and insights I have gained from this study because they have changed my life, and I hope they will help others, as well.  This book (Lies Women Believe and the Truth That Sets Them Free) is written by Nancy Leigh DeMoss who is a Christian radio show host, teacher & counselor.  When I first looked at this book, and many of the lies it reveals, my initial reaction was, "I don't believe those things!"  However, as the author points out, it is our actions, rather than our words, that indicate what we truly believe.  Do your actions tell a different story about your beliefs?  To be honest, I'm still not sure I agree 100% with several points in this book, but I think the points are valid enough to warrant serious consideration, prayerful reflection, and discussion with our husbands. 

"The essence of true salvation is not a matter of profession or performance; rather it is a transformation: 'If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!'--Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Introduction

Scripture references: John 10:10; 2 Corinthians 11:14; James 5:19-20; Philippians 2:13; Galatians 5:1; Matthew 11:28-30

• We have been lied to and deceived by Satan (and the world).  These lies can seem very atractive to us, and many are very believable (they seem like common sense).  (2 Corinthians 11:14)
• Lies result in bondage.  We are not free to enjoy the love and grace of God.  Some are in bondage to their past, others to the "fear of man" (worried about what others think of them, and longing for approval--does anyone relate to this as a homeschooling mother?), worry, fear, depression, anger & self-pity.  But this is not God's plan for our lives.  (John 10:10)
• Replacing lies with the truth AND acting on the Truth results in true, glorious freedom and joy--even in the midst of this fallen and corrupt world. (James 5:19-20)
• "As lies have a way of doing, that first lie (to Eve in the garden) grew and spun off more lies.  Eve believed the lie, and we, the daughters of Eve, have followed in her steps--listening to, believing and acting on one lie after another."
• As you take one difficult step after another, the grace of God will enable you to move past the lies (Philippians 2:13), old habits and old patterns of thinking, and you will begin to walk in the Light--which is the pathway to freedom and blessing (Galatians 5:1; Matthew 11:28-30).