Girl, Stop Being Your Own Enemy

In this episode, "Girl, Stop Being Your Own Enemy," Janique explores how self-sabotage and avoiding the hard truths about ourselves can hold us back from the abundant life God has for us. Often, the areas we hide or refuse to address are the very places the enemy uses to attack us. We’ll discuss how to confront these struggles with honesty, prayer, and scripture, and we’ll take practical steps to stop working against ourselves and instead step fully into God’s purpose. Let’s acknowledge our weaknesses, surrender them to God, and stop being our own biggest obstacle.

Key Takeaways

1. Self-Sabotage Hinders Abundance: Self-sabotage happens when our actions or thoughts block us from walking in our God-given purpose
2. You Can’t Guard What You Don’t Acknowledge: A key part of guarding vigilantly is being honest with God and yourself about the areas where you struggle. The enemy thrives in secrecy, but God brings freedom when we bring those hidden struggles into the light.
3. God’s Truth Counters the Enemy’s Lies: The lies the enemy tells us are targeted attacks on our God-given identity. Counter those lies with scripture that reminds you who you are in Christ.

Anchor Scripture

Matthew 5:13-16:

"You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden... let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Other Scriptures

• 1 Peter 5:8
• Jeremiah 29:11
• Isaiah 41:10
• 2 Corinthians 12:9:
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Homework: Practical Steps to Guard Vigilantly:

1. STOPP: Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed, Pray.
2. Reflect on areas where you’re self-sabotaging or holding back. Ask yourself, “What is God calling me to do that I’ve been avoiding? God, what is the biggest lie the enemy wants me to believe?
3. Repent and ask for God’s forgiveness accepting His grace to move forward.
4. Replace Lies with Truth, surrender your struggles in prayer and guard your heart with scripture. Write down the lies you’ve believed ("I’m not enough") and replace them with scripture-based truths about who you are in Christ.
5. Take a Bold Step, by aligning your life with God’s calling, even if it feels uncomfortable. Identify one action you’ve been avoiding that aligns with God’s calling (sharing your gifts, promoting your work, stepping into leadership) and commit to doing it this week.

Use the STOPP Framework:

• Stop when you notice self-sabotaging thoughts or actions.
• Take a breath to calm your emotions.
• Observe what triggered the thought or feeling.
• Proceed with intentionality, replacing lies with God’s truth.
• Pray for guidance and strength to take the next step.

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