Results for "weird"

Not Enough 10-12 (Pre-Teen)

"I'm not strong enough, smart enough, or cool enough to be valuable."

LIE: I'm not enough. TRUTH: God chose David the scrawny shepherd over the impressive brothers. You're complete in Christ. (1 Sam 16:7, Col 2:10)

1 Samuel 16:7 94 Read Truth →

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Not Enough 10-12 (Pre-Teen)

"I'm too shy and awkward to make friends or be liked."

LIE: Too awkward to belong. TRUTH: Jesus calls you friend. You're accepted in the Beloved. Mephibosheth sat at the king's table. (Prov 18:24, Eph 1:6)

Proverbs 18:24 94 Read Truth →

loneliness rejection social anxiety

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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Cultural/Racial Identity 16-18 (Late Teen)

"My cultural background makes me less desirable to date or marry."

LIE: My culture limits dating options. TRUTH: You're fearfully and wonderfully made—your background is beautiful, not burdensome. (Ps 139:14)

Song of Solomon 1:5 93 Read Truth →

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Unlovable 10-12 (Pre-Teen)

"My body is changing in weird ways. I'm becoming something unlovable."

LIE: My changing body is unlovable. TRUTH: I am fearfully, wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14

Psalm 139:13-14 93 Read Truth →

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Sleep & Rest Issues 60-69 (Sixties)

"My anxiety keeps me awake—I can't rest until I know everything's under control."

LIE: Can't rest until it's under control. TRUTH: Be anxious for NOTHING—His peace guards you. Philippians 4:6-7

Philippians 4:6-7 90 Read Truth →

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Youth Idolatry 16-18 (Late Teen)

"Older women just criticize me. They don't understand or want to help me."

LIE: Older women just criticize. TRUTH: Older women are called to teach good things and bless the young. Ruth + Naomi = lineage of Jesus. Titus 2:3-5

Titus 2:3-5 90 Read Truth →

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Cultural/Racial Identity 13-15 (Early Teen)

"My family's culture makes me weird and I'll never belong in either world."

LIE: My culture makes me weird. TRUTH: You're a citizen of heaven, positioned perfectly by the King. Ephesians 2:19

Ephesians 2:19 87 Read Truth →

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