How Jesus Rescued Me From the Lies I Believed

Shattered Lies: A Journey to Freedom

For years, I lived under the weight of lies. Lies that told me I had to earn love, that my past defined me, and that God could never fully accept someone like me. These lies shaped my decisions, my identity, and even my faith—until the day Jesus shattered them with the power of His Word.

The Moment of Revelation

I remember that day so clearly. I was in rehab, a place where I was learning to rebuild my life from the ground up. After dinner, I went up to my room and sat on the bottom bunk of the bunk beds. The top bunk was unoccupied, and the other bed across the room was empty as well. Despite being physically full from the meal, my heart and soul were hungry for something deeper—the Word of God.

I sat there with my Bible, my Best Friend, the one thing I never left behind, even in the toughest times. My Bible was worn, with grease stains, fingerprints, and yellow highlighter marking the pages—every one of them showing a moment I had encountered with the truth of God's Word.

I opened to the book of Galatians, and just ten verses in, the Holy Spirit highlighted a specific verse that would change everything. It was Galatians 1:10:
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

And suddenly, it clicked. In that quiet, still moment, God spoke directly to my heart.

The Lie of Unlovability

Growing up, my home provided everything I needed except a sense of safety. My mom came in and out of my life, unsure of her role as a mother. This instability led me to develop severe abandonment issues and to adopt the lie that "I am unlovable." This belief dictated my every move—always seeking approval from others, always trying to be noticed by my family, even if it meant disobeying them or overachieving in school.

But no matter what I did, nothing seemed to fill the emptiness or fix the brokenness inside.

The Power of God's Truth

But sitting there, alone with my open Bible, God made it clear: I didn’t have to keep striving for others' approval or attention. I belong to Him. That truth brought freedom to my soul.

In that moment, I realized I was no longer bound by the lies of my past. This understanding became a source of strength as I began my recovery journey. It helped me push past cravings, stay grounded during flashbacks, and kept me seeking God every day.

I had no idea where I would go after rehab, but the realization that the only One I had to serve and answer to was God took a huge burden off my shoulders. And honestly, I don’t think I was ever meant to carry that burden in the first place. Jesus had already carried it for me.

Rest in God's Grace

As I continued to reflect on this truth, I was reminded of Jesus' words in Matthew 11:28-30:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Jesus invites us to surrender our burdens to Him, to stop striving for what the world says we must be. He offers us rest, peace, and unconditional love.

Conclusion: The Power of God's Truth

The lies I believed for so long were powerful, but God’s truth is more powerful. Today, I walk in the freedom of knowing that I don’t have to earn love, that my past doesn’t define me, and that God fully accepts me, just as I am. He offers the same freedom to you, if you’ll accept it.

Call to Action: Find Your Freedom

Are you carrying the weight of lies about your worth or your past? I encourage you to open your Bible, just as I did, and ask God to reveal the truth of who you are in Him. Allow His Word to shatter the lies you’ve believed and replace them with His truth.

Reflection Question:
What lies have you believed about yourself that are holding you back from fully embracing God’s love and acceptance? How can you replace those lies with the truth of who God says you are?