Speaking Truth to Yourself
"...whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." Phil 4:8
How do you speak to yourself? Is it different than how you speak to others? Do you speak to yourself from a loving standpoint or from one that is critical and unforgiving? Over the past year, I have learned that I speak to myself in a way I would never speak to anyone. My days began with negative self-talk that created so much noise I believed it. The most amazing things I learned is that I believed the lies the enemy was inserting into my own self-talk. That battle in my head was present every single day. Just some of the things I would say to myself, ..."you ate so much yesterday, there's no need to try today." "You are completely out of control." "You've failed so many times, you'll be this big forever and probably bigger." "No wants wants to hear you're on a diet or trying to eat healthy." "You're embarrassing to talk about eating healthy just look at yourself and how many times you've failed." I would never in my life say that to anyone - primarily because those are lies. Those projections on anyone's life is not a reality because we all have choice and a Savior by whom all things are possible. It was not until my friend and mentor Rich Halcombe, challenged me and simply would not allow me to speak negatively about myself in his presence. In addition, he challenged me to filter any thoughts I had about myself by Philipians 4:8. So, that's my challenge to you beginning today! When you talk to yourself. challenge the statement by asking the following questions: 1. Is it true? 2. Is it honest? 3. Is it just? 4. Is it pure? Don't glide over the questions - be real with yourself. Stop allowing the enemy to fill your head with lies about yourself. I'm so thankful for this revelation and I check myself every day to ensure I'm not being unkind to myself. Yes, we must hold ourselves accountable for our actions but that's not the same as this negative, on repeat, roller coaster ride with our health. My favorite song right now is "The Truth" by Megan Woods and I'll leave you with my favorite lyrics in the song. "The truth is I am my Father's child I make him proud and I make Him smile I was made in the image of a perfect King He looks at me and wouldn't change a thing." Yes! That's who we are! Let's live in that joy and that truth! - Love to all, Cassandra March 3, 2025
Meet Cassandra Webb
I'm a child of God, a wife, mother and a woman who daily strives to be healthier. My entire life consists of up and down struggles to find my way to a healthy lifestyle. My goal is to create a safe space where we can come together and share our stories, our successes and failures while learning from each other.
If this picture looks odd, it's the only one I have right now lol. If you're overweight, you get it. We don't do pictures. I'll try to have a headshot made soon and try to share some before and after, just so you know I do exist.
I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
- Jesus
John 10:10