Since negative Self Talk can be so devastating and so many men struggle with this phenomenon I thought it might be good to offer some Truth to combat the lies. Below are several types of negative self talk to help in identifying your particular type. The enemy wants to deceive you in any of the following areas and cripple you by believing his lies.
You might call this developing positive Self Talk. This is not the “pop Psychology” type “positive.” This is the Positive Self Talk that comes from understanding our true identity in Christ. This identity for the believer of course, begins at The Cross...at the moment of salvation. Unfortunately however, many are in reality identified with Christ but, are still believing the lies of the deceiver. We are told in scripture that it is The Truth that sets us free.
John 8:31-32
“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ESV
So, if we are to overcome the lies and enjoy the freedom of Positive Self Talk, we will need to abide in His word.
Here are some suggestions regarding “what to say when you talk to yourself”.......
These verses are only a small part of the Truth of God regarding our identity in Christ. I hope they will be enough to stir your interest in digging into the scripture to discover the depths of our true identity.
You might want to consider reading the following books:
Classic Christianity by Bob George
Handbook to Happiness by Charles Solomon
He wants us to feel inferior, inadequate or insecure
He wants you to feel worthless or without value
He wants you to be paralyzed by what you feel others think of you.
He wants you to feel worthless or without value
He wants you to be paralyzed by what you feel others think of you.
You might call this developing positive Self Talk. This is not the “pop Psychology” type “positive.” This is the Positive Self Talk that comes from understanding our true identity in Christ. This identity for the believer of course, begins at The Cross...at the moment of salvation. Unfortunately however, many are in reality identified with Christ but, are still believing the lies of the deceiver. We are told in scripture that it is The Truth that sets us free.
John 8:31-32
“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ESV
So, if we are to overcome the lies and enjoy the freedom of Positive Self Talk, we will need to abide in His word.
Here are some suggestions regarding “what to say when you talk to yourself”.......
Ephesians. 1:5 I have been adopted as God's child.
Romans. 8:35ff I cannot be separated from the love of God.
Colossians.3:3 I am hidden with Christ in God.
John 1:12 I am God's child.
Ephesians. 2:6 I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm.
Ephesians. 2:10 I am God's workmanship.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Romans. 8:35ff I cannot be separated from the love of God.
Colossians.3:3 I am hidden with Christ in God.
John 1:12 I am God's child.
Ephesians. 2:6 I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm.
Ephesians. 2:10 I am God's workmanship.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
These verses are only a small part of the Truth of God regarding our identity in Christ. I hope they will be enough to stir your interest in digging into the scripture to discover the depths of our true identity.
You might want to consider reading the following books:
Classic Christianity by Bob George
Handbook to Happiness by Charles Solomon
This is a great post Phil... thanks for sharing, very helpful!
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