Introduction
How Preventing Limiting Beliefs Makes You Free. A limiting belief is a delusional belief that prevents you from progressing in a particular area.
False beliefs that you believe to be true are examples of limiting beliefs. Not only are they unpleasant, but they also prevent you from pursuing your dreams, goals, and God-given desires. They effectively limit what you are or believe you are capable of doing. These negative thoughts, on the other hand, impede your progress towards your life goals and can be overcome and replaced with more positive ones. Everything will change if you change your thoughts. You have probably heard of Moses, who was sent by Yahweh to deliver the Israelites from slavery in the Book of Exodus 4:10-12.
What was Moses’ limiting belief? He believed that his impediment in speaking prevented him from performing the things for which Yahweh had already given him the ability.
What is holding you back?
What is preventing you from advancing?
Why is this so challenging?
Have you ever found yourself saying the following phrases?
“I don’t…” “I can’t…” “I’m not…” or “I could never…”?
Words That Limit Belief
We use these phrases all the time without recognising how powerful they are. These phrases represent your beliefs about yourself, other people, and the world around you, or, more specifically, what you feel is not conceivable. Your beliefs shape your views and perspectives, and your perceptions and perspectives shape everything you do. What you think influences who you are and how you conduct your life, including what you do and do not do. Have you ever wondered how much of what you do and how successful you are depends on the conditioning and programming you receive from others?
Let us look at the sources of these beliefs that are holding you back and discuss strategies for getting over them so you can take action. And the indoctrination you continued to transfer to yourself after you had accepted it.
Childhood Is When Limiting Beliefs Start
As you grow older, you form beliefs about how things should be. These are assumptions or beliefs that may or may not be true. Limiting beliefs occurs when your beliefs prevent you from reaching your full potential as Yahweh’s children. Many of your mature beliefs formed as you grew older. Consider your childhood. What attitudes and actions did your parents show that you “caught”? It could have been something done, and you assumed that everyone did it. Something special spoken to you may have influenced your current personal narrative and how you speak to yourself.”
For example, “If you grew up in an average, positive home, you were told “no” or what you were unable to do or what was not possible more than 148,000 times during your first eighteen years of life.” That vastly outweighs how many times you’ve been told how capable you are. Consider your own life and whether the findings of this study correlate to your observations. What attitudes or views would you have now if you were shown what you were capable of?
Beliefs That Limit Us
“Limiting beliefs can hinder you in a variety of ways.” They can influence your personal development, finances, and professional advancement, whether you own your own business or work for someone else; how you manage your time; and your willingness to try new things, to mention a few. Have you ever said to yourself, “I do not have the time”? Most of us have said something similar at some point in our lives. What if you had time? What would your life be like if you had more time to do the things you wanted to do?
When you genuinely want to complete a task, achieve a goal, or spend time with someone, you create time for it. Am I correct? Perhaps you should reconsider how you spend the 1,440 minutes allotted to you in 24 hours. And be truthful. This is something you must do. Have you ever told yourself, “I just lack what it takes”? When contemplating starting your own business or pursuing a career, this comes up regularly. What is creating your fear of failure? You may be anxious about how you would feel if you were successful.
More Beliefs That Limit Us
What if you believe you do not have enough money? “I will never be able to do that because it is far too expensive.” “I have never been able to invest in my personal development because I do not have enough money.” “Only people with a lot of money can afford such trips.” Do any of those statements apply to you? “I will never find someone who will accept me for who I am.” That is a rather restrictive relationship belief. You may destroy connections and keep others at a distance due to your own limiting views.
Ways To Overcome Limiting Beliefs
| Be mindful of your thoughts. | This is the first step towards making any kind of change. Where did that concept originate? What is it that is making you feel this way? |
| Name what you are thinking. | What limiting mindset is preventing you from making time or taking action? Put it on paper and give it a name. |
| Inquire of Yahweh if it is true. | In prayer, bring your limiting beliefs to Yahweh and ask Him to reveal to you what is true. “However, when he, the Spirit of Truth, comes, he will lead you into all truth.” He will not talk on his own; he will only speak what he hears and tell you what is to come.” John 16:13 NIV |
| Change your perspective. | Instead of stating, “I could never do that,” ask, “How could I do that?” Rather than expressing, “I am afraid of making a mistake,” add, “Mistakes help me learn and improve.” Consider what assistance and support you might require to move forward. When the limiting notion comes, write down and speak out the reframed thought. When He (the Holy Spirit) hears, He will speak and tell you what is to come.” |
| Practice being honest with yourself. | Yahweh’s Word is truth. Spend a few minutes composing or typing a few Bible verses that address one of your limiting beliefs. You can use this truth from Yahweh’s Word to displace the untruth whenever it arises in your mind. Read the verse aloud several times to rebuild your brain’s neural circuits with honest self-talk. Consider the following if you have limiting beliefs about taking action: writing, typing, speaking, or singing. |
| “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13; |
- Try these for limiting beliefs about who you are—your identity in Christ:
- I am victorious. (1 John 5:4-5)
- I am valuable. (Luke 12:6-7)
- I am forgiven. (1 John 1:9)
- I am loveable. (1 John 3:1)
Romans 12:2 KJV says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.”
Watch Your Thinking
What you think influences how you feel and what you do. Accepting and believing erroneous beliefs may prevent you from attaining everything that Yahweh has planned for your life. “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you are right,” Henry Ford stated. External circumstances shape our pathways less than our limiting ideas and uplifting facts. A limiting belief is a deception that you have adopted that hinders you from living the full life that Yahweh wishes for you. An empowering truth is a God-given promise that empowers you to break free from your current situation. If you need an excuse, any reason will do.
Our limiting ideas are typically self-justifications that hinder us from the destiny Yahweh has ordained for us. Embracing Yahweh’s liberating truths is the only way to overcome restricting ideas.