Results for "conditional happiness"

Doubt & Deconstruction 60-69 (Sixties)

"If the version of God I was taught isn't real, maybe no God exists at all."

LIE: False God-image means no God. TRUTH: Jesus is exact image of God—you're losing the counterfeit, meeting the Real One. (Heb 1:3)

Hebrews 1:3 98 Read Truth →

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Invisible 10-12 (Pre-Teen)

"People only remember me when they need something. Otherwise I don't exist."

LIE: I'm only wanted when useful. TRUTH: God loves you with everlasting love—not for what you DO but who you ARE. Jer 31:3

Jeremiah 31:3 98 Read Truth →

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Unanswered Prayer 10-12 (Pre-Teen)

"My prayers hit the ceiling because I haven't forgiven someone yet."

LIE: Unforgiveness blocks prayers. TRUTH: ALL forgiven at cross—you forgive BECAUSE forgiven, not TO BE (Col 2:13-14)

Colossians 2:13-14 97 Read Truth →

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Energy & Vitality 80-89 (Eighties)

"God won't give me energy until I prove I'll use it right."

LIE: Must earn energy. TRUTH: Father gave prodigal EVERYTHING before reformation—grace first. Luke 15:22

Luke 15:22-23 96 Read Truth →

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Church Hurt & Hypocrisy 19-24 (Young Adult)

"The church only wants you if you're useful, successful, or can contribute something."

LIE: Value = usefulness. TRUTH: Weak members most necessary - 1 Cor 12:22-23

1 Corinthians 12:22-23 93 Read Truth →

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Too Old 10-12 (Pre-Teen)

"I have to act a certain way or dress a certain way to be accepted and liked."

LIE: I must perform/dress right to be accepted. TRUTH: Complete in Christ NOW. Already accepted in the Beloved. (Col 2:10)

Colossians 2:10 93 Read Truth →

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