Review: The Root of all brokenness .... Believing lies What lies do I believe? About God? (Does He love/like me? Is He here and at work? If only I had _________, I would be okay.

Our spiritual house; strongholds made of thoughts/lies which resist access to the Owner/Master of the house. How do I break free from the strongholds of inner bondage? (Your thoughts, self-talk are the link)

1.Make a covenant with God that sets His Word as the FINAL AUTHORITY over your thoughts, emotions, decisions. (Not my circumstances) 2.Ask yourself, DzIs it true?dz (about God, about you) Based on what He says! (This is a step inDztaking every thought captivedz 2 Corinthians 10:3-5) (A spiritual arrest) 3.Tell yourself the TRUTH! i.e. .... Does He withhold His love from me based on my performance? NO! (Ephesians 2:8,9; Ephesians 1:3-5)Is He angry with me? NO! (1 John 2:2) Am I a failure, inferior? NO! (Romans 8:37; Romans 8:17) A MAJOR LIE: DzI must love others more than I love myself.dz (Matthew 22:38, 39) Grace: God’s Favor and Ability at work FOR me right now. (Spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, relationally, and financially) Show me how to cooperate and receive fully. Sometimes we are so focused on our faith challenges, we forget our TRUST development.