Today’s Post By: Rae Lynn DeAngelis

“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12)

Ephesians chapter six explains to us that when we go into battle with Satan we need to put on the full armor of God which includes: the belt of truth, helmet of salvation, boots of peace, breastplate of righteousness, shield of faith, and sword of the Spirit.

All the pieces of armor are for our defense and protection, but the sword of the Spirit (which is truth in God’s Word) is unique. Along with our defense, the Sword of the Spirit can be used to offensively attack the lies of Satan.

Our weapon of choice against Satan’s lies is the Sword of the Spirit. But how can we know for sure when Satan is lying to us?

I have found that Satan always leaves visible fingerprints when he lies.  Those fingerprints include secrecy, shame, distortion, deception and fear.

When I was trying to break free from my eating disorder, the Sword of the Spirit became a valuable weapon in my arsenal against Satan’s lies. I learned that for every lie Satan dishes out, God counters it with the truth through His Word.  I would like to share with you a few of the lies Satan used to deceive me, along with the truth with which God has equipped me:

SECRECY – Satan’s lie:  If anyone knew the truth about me, they would be disgusted; they wouldn’t want anything to do with me.

GOD’S TRUTH:  “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.  In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid.  What can mortal man do to me?” (Psalm 56:3-4)

SHAME – Satan’s lie:  How can I face people once they know the real me?

GOD’S TRUTH:  “As Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” (Romans 10:11)

DECEPTION – Satan’s lie:  Who are you kidding?  Why would God want to waste his time on you of all people?  

GOD’S TRUTH:  “Because [she] loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue [her] I will protect [her], for [she] acknowledges my name.  [She] will call upon me, and I will answer [her]; I will be with [her] in trouble, I will deliver [her] and honor [her].” (Psalm 91:14-15) [gender emphasis added]

DISTORTION – Satan’s lie:  With a past like yours, you’ll never be of any use to God.  

GOD’S TRUTH:  “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst.  But for that reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.” (1 Timothy 1:15-16)

FEAR – Satan’s lie:  You’ll never be completely free from this; it’s going to haunt you for the rest of your life.

GOD’S TRUTH:  “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.  For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:6-7) “So do not throw away your confidence; you will be richly rewarded.   You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” (Hebrews 10:35-36)

Christian author Beth Moore says that only God can restore the ancient ruins in our lives, and He works that restoration through His Word.  To that I say, Amen!  God continues to replace Satan’s lies with His unchanging truths!  Thanks to Almighty God, I am free; He saved me, and I am forever grateful!  

 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.  Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1)

Portions of today’s post were taken directly from Rae Lynn’s book, Nothing But Your Truth Will Help Me, God!

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