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Ep 19 "Ten Lies We Tell Ourselves" (Conclusion)
23 AUG 2021
Ep 19 "Ten Lies We Tell Ourselves" (Conclusion)
In today’s episode, I confess the biggest lie of them all. This is the lie that has plagued me since my early childhood. It wasn’t until just a few years ago that I finally recognized it for the lie it is.
But first, I wanted to address a couple of the lies that have been sent in by listeners.
Lie #1 -- My value lies in my productivity.
This lie has a close relative--a big brother, so to speak--and that’s the lie that we are saved by our works. These two lies are so closely related! One seeks to question our value as a child of God. The other seeks to question the value of Christ’s Atonement, suggesting that it isn’t enough.
Affirmation: “The Lord loves effort. But our VALUE in God’s eyes does not increase or decrease based on how productive we are. Our value lies in the pure and simple truth that we are beloved children of our Heavenly Father and Mother, and their love for us is endless and eternal.”
Lie #2: If I was a better mom, my kids wouldn’t have so many problems.
This lie is one that the adversary works overtime on, especially for moms with older children. I imagine Eve wondered where she had gone wrong. What could she have done to be a better mom to Cain? And Sariah. I wonder how many nights she spent tormenting herself for not being a better mom to Laman and Lemuel.
Our children are going to be tried and tested, not because of the mistakes we make as moms or dads, but because that is the way they will learn and grow.
Opposition activates our agency, and because of that, adversity becomes the catalyst for personal growth.
Affirmation: Making mistakes is part of being human. But my children are on their own spiritual journey. They will experience hardships and opposition because that is part of the Lord’s plan for sanctifying His children. Adversity has the power to sanctify my children if they will allow it to do so. The best thing I can do for my children is to encourage them to seek guidance from the Lord, and let them know my love for them is never based on their choices.
LIE #3, THE GRAND DADDY OF ALL LIES! “I KNOW GOD LOVES ME, BUT I’M NOT THE KIND OF PERSON THAT HE WANTS IN HIS KINGDOM. LOVING ME DOESN’T MEAN KEEPING ME WITH HIM.”
This lie led to all other lies I’ve ever told myself or believed. When you peel away all the layers and trace them back to their origins, this lie leads back to the heart of a little girl. A little girl who learned she was given up for adoption by her “real” mom. My parents told me that my birth mom loved me so much that she made the decision to give me up so I could have a family who would love me and care for me.
That's when the seed of this lie was planted. Once planted, it grew roots strong and deep.
Affirmation: “I am a daughter of God, and I am glorious! He created me to become like Him. God will never abandon or reject me because I am His. His love for me is both infinite and eternal, and intimate and personal.”
DO ONE THING
Email me, post a comment, or DM me letting me know which of the 12 affirmations resonates with you most. Share in your stories, feed, or DM someone you know who needs this affirmation.
VIEW FULL TRANSCRIPT of this episode.
Brad Wilcox: "After All We Can Do"
Follow on IG: @melinda.r.morgan
Follow on FB: Edified: Insights for LDS women.
Music: "Keys of Moon, Be Inspired" Free music download.
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By Melinda R Morgan23 AUG 2021
Ep 19 "Ten Lies We Tell Ourselves" (Conclusion)
In today’s episode, I confess the biggest lie of them all. This is the lie that has plagued me since my early childhood. It wasn’t until just a few years ago that I finally recognized it for the lie it is.
But first, I wanted to address a couple of the lies that have been sent in by listeners.
Lie #1 -- My value lies in my productivity.
This lie has a close relative--a big brother, so to speak--and that’s the lie that we are saved by our works. These two lies are so closely related! One seeks to question our value as a child of God. The other seeks to question the value of Christ’s Atonement, suggesting that it isn’t enough.
Affirmation: “The Lord loves effort. But our VALUE in God’s eyes does not increase or decrease based on how productive we are. Our value lies in the pure and simple truth that we are beloved children of our Heavenly Father and Mother, and their love for us is endless and eternal.”
Lie #2: If I was a better mom, my kids wouldn’t have so many problems.
This lie is one that the adversary works overtime on, especially for moms with older children. I imagine Eve wondered where she had gone wrong. What could she have done to be a better mom to Cain? And Sariah. I wonder how many nights she spent tormenting herself for not being a better mom to Laman and Lemuel.
Our children are going to be tried and tested, not because of the mistakes we make as moms or dads, but because that is the way they will learn and grow.
Opposition activates our agency, and because of that, adversity becomes the catalyst for personal growth.
Affirmation: Making mistakes is part of being human. But my children are on their own spiritual journey. They will experience hardships and opposition because that is part of the Lord’s plan for sanctifying His children. Adversity has the power to sanctify my children if they will allow it to do so. The best thing I can do for my children is to encourage them to seek guidance from the Lord, and let them know my love for them is never based on their choices.
LIE #3, THE GRAND DADDY OF ALL LIES! “I KNOW GOD LOVES ME, BUT I’M NOT THE KIND OF PERSON THAT HE WANTS IN HIS KINGDOM. LOVING ME DOESN’T MEAN KEEPING ME WITH HIM.”
This lie led to all other lies I’ve ever told myself or believed. When you peel away all the layers and trace them back to their origins, this lie leads back to the heart of a little girl. A little girl who learned she was given up for adoption by her “real” mom. My parents told me that my birth mom loved me so much that she made the decision to give me up so I could have a family who would love me and care for me.
That's when the seed of this lie was planted. Once planted, it grew roots strong and deep.
Affirmation: “I am a daughter of God, and I am glorious! He created me to become like Him. God will never abandon or reject me because I am His. His love for me is both infinite and eternal, and intimate and personal.”
DO ONE THING
Email me, post a comment, or DM me letting me know which of the 12 affirmations resonates with you most. Share in your stories, feed, or DM someone you know who needs this affirmation.
VIEW FULL TRANSCRIPT of this episode.
Brad Wilcox: "After All We Can Do"
Follow on IG: @melinda.r.morgan
Follow on FB: Edified: Insights for LDS women.
Music: "Keys of Moon, Be Inspired" Free music download.