Who Told You? · Eve

Last year, I found myself ensnared by so-called "prophetic" words from well-meaning individuals—both close acquaintances and distant figures—that proved false. Struggling with the loss of a loved one during that season, I was especially vulnerable to these words. They echoed my fears and magnified my doubts, leading me down a path of uncertainty and despair. For twelve long months, I carried the weight of these statements, filtering every aspect of my life through their distorted lens. It wasn’t until God intervened, urging me to confront these falsehoods, that I began to see the light.

What statements or ideas have you believed that have ensnared you? What lies have you internalized about yourself—your beauty, your worth, your capabilities, or your future? Is there a word holding you back, chaining you to a false reality? Perhaps you’ve been told you're too old to find love, too flawed to be accepted, or too broken to be healed. These lies shape our perceptions and dictate our actions, often leading us astray from God’s truth.

The way we see ourselves internally determines how we behave externally. Our beliefs shape our reality, influencing every aspect of our lives. But what if those beliefs are based on lies? What if we’ve been fed a distorted version of ourselves that keeps us bound in chains of insecurity and doubt?

The enemy’s tactics haven’t changed since the beginning of time. He is the father of lies, weaving deceitful narratives to ensnare and trap us. Lies about our worth and identity can lead us down dark paths of self-doubt and despair. When we believe we are unloved, unworthy, or undeserving, we act accordingly, perpetuating a cycle of self-destructive behavior. But the truth is, we are deeply loved and cherished by a God who created us in His image, with purpose and intentionality. We have the power to break free from the enemy’s grip by embracing the truth of God’s Word.

Eve, the first woman, fell victim to the enemy’s lies in the Garden of Eden. Though created in the image of God, she succumbed to the serpent’s deception, believing there was something more to be gained outside of God’s perfect plan. Like Eve, we are often tempted to believe the lies that whisper doubt and discontent into our hearts. But just as God confronted Eve in her moment of weakness, He confronts us—urging us to return to His truth and embrace our true identity and purpose in Him.

To deal with half-truths and lies, we must be rooted in God’s truth about our identity and purpose, guided by His Spirit. Through intentional evaluation of our mindsets, prayer, meditation, and confession of God’s Word, these lies will crumble and lose their hold over us. Let us be vigilant in guarding our hearts and minds against the enemy’s deceptions. And let us encourage one another to walk in the freedom and victory that is ours in Christ Jesus.