Genetic Destiny

16-18 (Late Teen) Female

"Diabetes runs in my family—I'm already pre-diabetic and it's only downhill from here."

LIE: Diabetes is genetic destiny. TRUTH: God WILL restore your health—it's a promise. Jer 30:17

See Truth Jeremiah 30:17

70-79 (Seventies) Male

"Alzheimer's took my mother's mind—it's probably waiting for me too."

LIE: Mom had Alzheimer's, I'm probably next. TRUTH: God gave me a SOUND mind, not a deteriorating one. 2 Tim 1:7

See Truth 2 Timothy 1:7

80-89 (Eighties) Female

"Diabetes runs in my family. Everyone gets it. I'm fighting a losing battle with my blood sugar."

LIE: Family diabetes is my fate. TRUTH: 'The son shall not bear the guilt of the father'—you inherit righteousness, no...

See Truth Ezekiel 18:20

50-59 (Fifties) Male

"Obesity runs in my family—I've got the same body type. I'll never be free from this weight."

LIE: Obesity is my genetic destiny. TRUTH: Christ transforms bodies to conform to His glorious body—genetics bow to co...

See Truth Philippians 3:21

40-49 (Forties) Female

"Diabetes runs in my family—I'm prediabetic and it's only getting worse as I age."

LIE: Diabetes is my genetic inheritance. TRUTH: Health is God's will for me—blood of Jesus overrides bloodline. 3 John...

See Truth 3 John 1:2

40-49 (Forties) Female

"Autoimmune disease runs in my family—my body is turning against itself like my mother's did."

LIE: Autoimmune disease is my inheritance. TRUTH: I am fearfully, wonderfully made—my body functions as God designed. ...

See Truth Psalm 139:14

60-69 (Sixties) Female

"I inherited my father's heart condition—it's in my genes, there's nothing I can do."

LIE: Inherited disease is fate. TRUTH: 'I am the LORD who heals you'—His covenant name overrides genetics. (Ex 15:26)

See Truth Exodus 15:26

30-39 (Thirties) Male

"Mental illness runs in my family; depression and anxiety are just my genetic baseline."

LIE: Mental illness is genetic destiny. TRUTH: God gave you power, love, and a SOUND mind. 2 Timothy 1:7

See Truth 2 Timothy 1:7

30-39 (Thirties) Male

"Obesity runs in my family; I'm just built to be heavy like everyone else."

LIE: Obesity is genetic fate. TRUTH: God wills your health in ALL things—your body is His temple. 3 John 1:2

See Truth 3 John 1:2

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Female

"Addiction runs in my family. If I try anything, I'll become an addict too."

LIE: Family addiction will trap me. TRUTH: Whom the Son sets free is FREE indeed - genetics don't overrule grace. John 8...

See Truth John 8:36

13-15 (Early Teen) Female

"My mom has diabetes, so I'll probably get it too. My family's health history is my destiny."

LIE: Family history is destiny. TRUTH: Christ's blood rewrites your story. By His stripes you WERE healed. (Isaiah 53:5)

See Truth Exodus 15:26

13-15 (Early Teen) Male

"My mom has thyroid problems and so did her mom—I'll have metabolism issues too."

LIE: Thyroid problems are genetic destiny. TRUTH: God promises to restore your health—period. Jeremiah 30:17

See Truth Jeremiah 30:17

50-59 (Fifties) Female

"Breast cancer runs in my family, so I'll probably get it too. I need to live in constant fear and vi..."

LIE: Family history determines my health. TRUTH: Christ's blood rewrites your genetic code. You inherited HIS DNA (Ezeki...

See Truth Ezekiel 18:20

13-15 (Early Teen) Female

"My family dies young. I won't live past 50—it's just how we're made."

LIE: You'll die young. TRUTH: God satisfies you with LONG LIFE. (Psalm 91:16)

See Truth Psalm 91:16

25-29 (Late Twenties) Male

"My family has bad teeth genes, so I'll always have dental problems."

LIE: Bad teeth genes are destiny. TRUTH: Divine preservation covers ALL of you—Moses' body didn't decay at 120 (Deut 3...

See Truth Deuteronomy 34:7

40-49 (Forties) Female

"My mother had breast cancer, so I will too—it's just a matter of time."

LIE: Family cancer history is my destiny. TRUTH: By His stripes I AM healed—DNA bows to covenant blood. Isaiah 53:5

See Truth Isaiah 53:5

40-49 (Forties) Male

"Alzheimer's took my grandmother and father—the genetic marker says I'll lose my mind too."

LIE: Alzheimer's gene means losing my mind is inevitable. TRUTH: To gray hairs He carries me—He made my mind, He keeps...

See Truth Isaiah 46:4

60-69 (Sixties) Male

"Financial struggle is in my blood—my whole family has been poor."

LIE: Poverty is my heritage. TRUTH: God gives ME power for wealth to establish covenant (Deut 8:18)

See Truth Deuteronomy 8:18

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Male

"Mental illness runs in my family. I'll probably struggle with it too."

LIE: Family mental illness is my fate. TRUTH: God gave me a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)

See Truth 2 Timothy 1:7

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Male

"My whole family has allergies and asthma. I'll always struggle with breathing too."

LIE: Family breathing problems are mine. TRUTH: God's breath gives me life. (Genesis 2:7)

See Truth Genesis 2:7