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in my heart. And Lord, I know you never caused any bad thing to happen to me in my life, but I blamed you and I forgive you right now. James 1: 17 says, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." Thank you, Lord, for forgiving me as I have chosen to forgive others. Help me to walk in forgiveness every day. In Jesus' name, Amen. Believe the Truth There are so many lies in my head about who 1am and what 1 worth. My counselorsuggested1write out the am truths about who God says 1 on index cards and start am every morning by reading them out loud. 1am amazed how, over time, my thinking has changed! The truths 1 am pouring into my mind are beginning to wash out all a/the lies. -Allie, personal journal entry The words you speak about yourself, as well as the words others speak over you, have the power to create life or death. When you look in the mirror every day and say, "I am worthless!" you begin to believe that lie. God's Word is complete truth. Therefore, if something does not align with the Bible, it is not derived from truth. For example, the "pro-ana" web sites promote being thin in order to be loved and beautiful, but nowhere in the Bible can that idea be found. Satan is a liar (john 8:44). There is no truth in Satan, and there never will be. He lies to you every day about how others 41