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MY TRUTH

What "My Truth" typically means:

When someone says "my truth," they’re usually expressing a deeply personal perspective or lived experience—something that feels true and real to them, even if others might not fully agree or understand.

  • Personal authenticity: "This is what I've been through, how I feel, and what I believe to be real."

  • Subjective experience: It’s not always a statement of universal or objective truth, but rather, how someone interprets or processes their reality.

  • Emotional honesty: Often used when sharing vulnerable or formative moments, such as trauma, beliefs, or values.

Examples in context:

  • “I know others don’t see it this way, but this is my truth.”

  • “Speaking my truth has helped me heal.”

However…

In a biblical or philosophical lens, this idea can be complex or even controversial. Scripture teaches that truth is not subjective, but rather rooted in God’s unchanging Word:

  • John 14:6 – “I am the way, the truth, and the life…”

  • John 17:17 – “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.”

In short:

“My truth” often means “my perspective, my story, my lens.” But in absolute terms, truth isn’t multiple—it’s singular, and according to Scripture, that truth is found in God.

Would you like a deeper dive on balancing personal experience with biblical truth?

What About God's Truth?

When it comes to the idea of “my truth,” God's heart is both tender toward our personal experiences and clear about the nature of truth itself. He cares deeply about what we feel, what we’ve been through, and how we see the world—but He also invites us into something higher than personal perspective: His truth, which is eternal, unchanging, and life-giving.

God Cares About Your Story

God doesn’t ignore or dismiss our lived experiences. Throughout Scripture, we see Him engage people’s personal pain, doubts, and questions with compassion:

  • Hagar, alone in the wilderness, calls Him El Roi—“the God who sees me” (Genesis 16:13).

  • David, in the Psalms, pours out his raw emotions: fear, anger, grief, and joy.

  • Jesus met people where they were—whether it was a woman at a well, a man born blind, or a leper outcast from society.

📖 God’s heart says: “I see you. I know your truth. But I love you too much to leave you there.”

God Invites Us Into His Truth

While our perspective matters, our own “truth” can sometimes be limited, shaped by wounds, fears, culture, or misunderstanding. That’s why God lovingly calls us to anchor our lives not in our truth, but in His.

  • John 14:6 – “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”

  • John 8:32 – “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

  • Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…”

God’s truth is not meant to silence us, but to heal us, correct us, and set us free.

So What’s God’s Heart on “My Truth”?

  1. He invites honesty. God wants you to be real with Him—He already knows your thoughts and feelings (Psalm 139:1-4).

  2. He meets you there. Like Jesus did with the woman at the well, He listens to your story—and gently redirects it to a greater one (John 4).

  3. He calls you higher. God doesn’t want you stuck in your version of truth if it’s holding you back from healing, wholeness, or holiness.

  4. He offers His truth as the firm foundation. His Word is truth (John 17:17), and it brings clarity, identity, and freedom.

“Your truth may be real, but God’s truth is what heals.”
Let your experiences point you to the One who can redeem them. Let your story align with His Word. That’s where true transformation begins.

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