Too Much

30-39 (Thirties) Female

"My standards and expectations are too high. I should lower them to keep people."

LIE: My standards are too high. TRUTH: Delight in the Lord; He gives the desires of your heart (Ps 37:4). Don't lower th...

See Truth Psalm 37:4

50-59 (Fifties) Male

"My intensity drives people away. I need to shrink myself to be acceptable to others."

LIE: I'm too intense. TRUTH: God made you ON PURPOSE—fire included (Psalm 139:14)

See Truth Psalm 139:14

40-49 (Forties) Male

"I ask for too much help. I should be more self-sufficient and independent."

LIE: I ask for too much help. TRUTH: Two are better than one; alone you fall. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

See Truth Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

16-18 (Late Teen) Male

"My passion and intensity overwhelm people. I need to tone it down to be accepted."

LIE: I'm too intense for people. TRUTH: God's word burns like fire in your bones—you're supposed to blaze. (Jer 20:9)

See Truth Jeremiah 20:9

25-29 (Late Twenties) Female

"I require too much reassurance. Secure people don't need what I need, and my constant need for affir..."

LIE: I need too much reassurance. TRUTH: God's mercies are NEW every morning—He reassures daily (Lam 3:22-23)

See Truth Lamentations 3:22-23

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Female

"I'm too emotional; I cry too easily and need to toughen up."

LIE: I'm too emotional and cry too much. TRUTH: God collects your tears like treasure—they move His heart! (Ps 56:8)

See Truth Psalm 56:8

16-18 (Late Teen) Male

"My need for purpose and meaning is too much. I should just get a job."

LIE: I need too much purpose. TRUTH: God ordained you before birth—you're assigned, not accidental. (Jer 1:5)

See Truth Jeremiah 1:5

30-39 (Thirties) Male

"My needs are too demanding—I should be able to handle everything alone like a real man."

LIE: My needs are too much. TRUTH: God's strength is PERFECTED in your weakness (2 Cor 12:9).

See Truth 2 Corinthians 12:9

60-69 (Sixties) Male

"My emotional needs are too great for my wife to handle at this stage."

LIE: I'm too needy. TRUTH: God is NEAR the brokenhearted. (Ps 34:18)

See Truth Psalm 34:18

70-79 (Seventies) Male

"I repeat myself too much and people are tired of hearing the same things."

LIE: I repeat myself too much. TRUTH: God COMMANDED repetition. IT IS WRITTEN: 'Teach them DILIGENTLY... talk of them co...

See Truth Deuteronomy 6:6-7

40-49 (Forties) Female

"I exhaust everyone around me with my needs. I should just handle things alone."

LIE: I exhaust everyone. TRUTH: Two are better than one; need invites help (Ecc 4:9-10) - your vulnerability is STRENGTH...

See Truth Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

50-59 (Fifties) Male

"I overwhelm women with my need for connection. I should be more self-sufficient emotionally."

LIE: I'm emotionally needy. TRUTH: GOD said it's NOT GOOD to be alone—connection is design (Gen 2:18)

See Truth Genesis 2:18

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Female

"I talk too much about my problems; I need to stop bothering people with my feelings."

LIE: I talk too much about my problems. TRUTH: Cast ALL your cares on Him—He never tires of you! (1 Pet 5:7)

See Truth 1 Peter 5:7

16-18 (Late Teen) Female

"I'm too independent—I should need help more to be feminine."

LIE: Too independent. TRUTH: Virtuous woman GIRDS HERSELF with strength. (Prov 31:17-18)

See Truth Proverbs 31:17-18

70-79 (Seventies) Female

"I require too much patience and grace from others"

LIE: I've used up my grace. TRUTH: His compassions NEVER fail and are NEW EVERY MORNING (Lam 3:22-23)

See Truth Lamentations 3:22-23

25-29 (Late Twenties) Male

"My passion for my calling intimidates others and I should downplay it."

LIE: My vision intimidates people. TRUTH: Nehemiah's massive vision immediately attracted builders who said 'Let's do it...

See Truth Habakkuk 2:2

25-29 (Late Twenties) Male

"My intensity and energy overwhelm people, so I need to shrink myself to be acceptable."

LIE: I'm too intense for people. TRUTH: Jesus called loud, weird John the Baptist the greatest ever born (Matt 11:11).

See Truth Psalm 139:14

16-18 (Late Teen) Female

"My needs are too demanding—I should require less to be more lovable."

LIE: I need less. TRUTH: God promises to give you the DESIRES of your heart. (Ps 37:4)

See Truth Psalm 37:4

40-49 (Forties) Female

"My strong opinions push people away. I should soften my stance to keep the peace."

LIE: My convictions push people away. TRUTH: Speak up for the voiceless (Prov 31:8) - your boldness is OBEDIENCE.

See Truth Proverbs 31:8-9

40-49 (Forties) Male

"People secretly wish I wasn't around. My presence is more burden than blessing."

LIE: People wish I wasn't around. TRUTH: The Lord DELIGHTS in you—His delight is His name for you. Isaiah 62:4

See Truth Isaiah 62:4