For the past many months the awesome, amazing, wonderful, Godly women I have the pleasure of being in a bible study with have been going through Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. Although we have not agreed with everything she has said we have been challenged to not except the lies of this world and of Satan and to combat them with the undeniable Truth of God's Word. The study has been interesting and has made me question many of the things I do and say each day. Is going to school selfish and going against the will and leadership of my husband? How am I trusting God? Or do I just say it and not believe it one bit? What would happen if I lost Manny, would God really be enough for me? Why am I not more aware of my sin? Why do I allow certain circumstances to control me so much? Am I choosing to believe that God will meet all my needs or am I depending on myself and Manny? and so many more. As we come to the end of the book I realize that even if I didn't agree with some of the Ms. Nancy's points/examples/etc. this book has challenged me to the core and shaken the way I live. I know without the Truth of God's Word written on my heart I know nothing. Sure, I can "lie" my way through church, Christian-talk, etc but when it the dust settles if I do know know the Truth that is o-so-evident in every stinkin' page of my Bible I am nothing, I know nothing, and I am so easily deceived.

"We cannot assume a particular viewpoint is true just because everyone else thinks that way- or because it is what we have always believed, or because a well-known Christian author promotes that position, or because a well-meaning friend or counselor says its right. Everything we believe and everything we do must be evaluated in the light of God's Word. That is our only absolute authority."

"We must learn the Truth, believe it, surrender to it, and live it out- even when it flies in the face of our culture. Then we must proclaim the Truth with boldness, conviction, and compassion, seeking to turn sinners from the error of their way and to restore those who have wandered from the Truth."

More than any other time in my entire life, I desire to know God's Word, to have it written on my heart, fresh on my mind, and following from my tongue. I desire to change the way I live, talk, and even pray so that it more truly reflects who God is and what He wants in my life. The power of His Word is radically changing my life. I pray that never changes. I pray that I remember this book, remember my desperation for the Word of God, and remember that it is only through reading and know His Word that I will conquer the lies of the Enemy.

"The Word of God is alive and powerful; it is medicine for troubled hearts and peace for plagued minds. It is a lamp for our feet and a light for out path. Whatever our need, whatever our circumstances, the Word of God is sufficient to meet that need. And it is sufficient to meet the needs of those we love."

"If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free... If the son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:31-32, 36