Toxic Family Patterns

50-59 (Fifties) Female

"The addiction that destroyed my father will destroy my children too."

LIE: Family curses pass to my kids. TRUTH: Christ redeemed us from the curse—my children inherit Abraham's blessing, n...

See Truth Ezekiel 18:20

16-18 (Late Teen) Male

"Poverty is in my bloodline. I'll always struggle financially like my parents."

LIE: Poverty is my bloodline. TRUTH: Christ took the CURSE, gave you Abraham's BLESSING—prosperity is covenant promise...

See Truth Galatians 3:13-14

13-15 (Early Teen) Female

"My family's dysfunction is in my DNA and I'll never escape it no matter what I do."

LIE: Family dysfunction is in my DNA. TRUTH: You're a NEW creation—old bloodline DEAD, Father's DNA now ALIVE in you. ...

See Truth 2 Corinthians 5:17

50-59 (Fifties) Male

"Financial struggle is in our DNA—we've been poor for five generations"

LIE: Generational poverty controls me. TRUTH: Christ redeemed me from curse—Barak blessing is MINE (Gal 3:13-14)

See Truth Galatians 3:13-14

50-59 (Fifties) Male

"Cancer killed my father and grandfather—my diagnosis is the family curse coming for me"

LIE: Family cancer pattern will kill me. TRUTH: Christ redeemed me from curse—by His stripes I'm healed (Isa 53:5, Gal...

See Truth Isaiah 53:5

40-49 (Forties) Female

"Addiction runs in my family—I'll always struggle with this and so will my kids."

LIE: Addiction is genetic destiny. TRUTH: If the Son sets you free, you are free INDEED. (John 8:36)

See Truth John 8:36

40-49 (Forties) Female

"Mental instability runs in my bloodline—my grandmother, mother, sister all struggled and now it's ..."

LIE: Mental illness is genetic. TRUTH: God gives you power, love, and a SOUND MIND. (2 Tim 1:7)

See Truth 2 Timothy 1:7

25-29 (Late Twenties) Male

"Everyone in my family is overweight and unhealthy—it's just genetics, I can't change it."

LIE: Family genetics doom my health. TRUTH: The Spirit who raised Jesus gives LIFE to my mortal body. Romans 8:11

See Truth Romans 8:11

13-15 (Early Teen) Male

"Mental illness, abuse, and brokenness—my family tree is poisoned beyond repair"

LIE: Family too damaged to fix. TRUTH: God RESTORES years locusts ate—grace abounds MUCH MORE. (Joel 2:25)

See Truth Joel 2:25

60-69 (Sixties) Male

"My family's dysfunction will poison my grandchildren just like it did my kids."

LIE: Family dysfunction is in my blood. TRUTH: You're a new creation with NEW bloodline—old things PASSED AWAY. (2 Cor...

See Truth 2 Corinthians 5:17

60-69 (Sixties) Male

"No one in my family has ever been educated—I can't help my grandkids academically."

LIE: My family isn't educated enough. TRUTH: Christ became WISDOM for you—divine intelligence beats human credentials....

See Truth 1 Corinthians 1:30

80-89 (Eighties) Male

"Poverty has been our family's lot for generations; we're just not blessed financially."

LIE: Your family is cursed with poverty. TRUTH: Christ redeemed you FROM the curse TO the BARAK blessing—Gal 3:13-14, ...

See Truth Galatians 3:13-14

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Male

"I'm destined to repeat my parents' mistakes because that's all I know how to do."

LIE: You're destined to repeat their mistakes. TRUTH: The son shall NOT bear the father's guilt. (Ezek 18:20)

See Truth Ezekiel 18:20

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Female

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

LIE: Family depression will be mine. TRUTH: You received adoption Spirit, not bondage (Rom 8:15). New Father, new mind, ...

See Truth Romans 8:15

16-18 (Late Teen) Male

"My family's dysfunction is in my DNA. I'm destined to repeat their failures."

LIE: My family dysfunction is my destiny. TRUTH: In Christ, you're a NEW CREATION—old bloodline patterns have NO power...

See Truth 2 Corinthians 5:17

25-29 (Late Twenties) Female

"Mental illness runs in my family so I'll always struggle with anxiety and depression."

LIE: Mental illness is my genetic destiny. TRUTH: By His stripes you ARE healed—anxiety is a curse Christ took (Is 53:...

See Truth Isaiah 53:5

70-79 (Seventies) Female

"Addiction runs in our family—it's in our DNA and there's no escape."

LIE: Addiction is genetic destiny. TRUTH: You're washed and sanctified—'such WERE some of you' (1 Cor 6:11)

See Truth 1 Corinthians 6:11

90+ (Nineties Plus) Female

"My family will suffer because of the unforgiveness and bitterness I carried for decades."

LIE: My bitterness cursed my family. TRUTH: He forgave ALL trespasses, nailed requirements to cross (Col 2:13-14). Blood...

See Truth Colossians 2:13-14

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Male

"My kids will inherit my family's brokenness no matter what I do to stop it."

LIE: Your kids will inherit brokenness. TRUTH: ALL your children shall be taught by the LORD. (Isa 54:13)

See Truth Isaiah 54:13

13-15 (Early Teen) Male

"My family always gets sick—cancer, diabetes, heart disease runs in our blood"

LIE: Disease is genetic destiny. TRUTH: By His stripes you WERE healed—family history doesn't override covenant. (1 Pe...

See Truth Exodus 23:25