Replacing False Beliefs: Knowing God’s True Nature

Many Christians struggle to grow spiritually, not because they lack discipline, but because they unknowingly believe lies about God’s character. In Be Transformed – New Life Awaits, author John Murphy explains that these false beliefs—often formed in childhood or through painful experiences—create a distorted view of God that blocks intimacy and healing. We may say we trust Him, but our hearts tell a different story.

The Rock House Center podcast “False Beliefs About God” explores this disconnect with clarity and compassion. Beth Murphy shares how her assumptions about God’s nature were challenged and replaced with truth. When we believe God is distant, harsh, or conditional in His love, we live in fear and strive for approval. But when we know Him as loving, trustworthy, and present, our hearts begin to heal and transform.

This kind of change doesn’t come from effort—it comes from revelation. Ask God: What false beliefs about You am I holding onto? Let Him gently uncover the lies and replace them with truth. You may be surprised by what He reveals. But as your understanding of His character deepens, so will your peace, joy, and freedom.

You don’t have to live with a distorted view of God. He wants to be known—and He wants to heal your heart with the truth of who He is.

Healing the Heart: Breaking Free from Grief

Grief is a natural response to loss, but for many, it becomes a lingering weight—an emotional dependency that keeps the heart bound in sorrow. Even believers who trust in God’s promises can find themselves stuck in cycles of pain, unable to move forward. Why?

Because grief, when left unhealed, becomes a heart condition. And healing requires more than time—it requires transformation.

In the podcast Breaking Free of Grief, we hear how loss can create emotional dependencies that distort our ability to live in peace. The story shared reveals that grief isn’t just about missing someone—it’s about what our hearts relied on that person to provide. When those needs go unmet, the pain deepens, and healing stalls.

This truth is central to Be Transformed: New Life Awaits. Like a Marine recruit who becomes someone new through rigorous internal change, we must allow God to reshape our hearts. Transformation doesn’t erase the memory of loss—it heals the dependency that keeps us stuck.

God’s plan is not for us to live in perpetual sorrow. He offers comfort, peace, and restoration. But to receive it, we must surrender our grief—not just the emotion, but the underlying heart drivers that keep it alive.

If you’re carrying grief that feels immovable, ask yourself: Am I allowing God to heal my heart, or am I just managing the pain?

Listen to the podcast Breaking Free of Grief to discover how heart transformation brings freedom and peace after loss.

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Unforgiveness: A Hidden Barrier to Peace

Unforgiveness is one of the most subtle yet powerful barriers to peace. It often hides beneath layers of justification, pain, and pride—convincing us that holding onto offense is safer than letting go. But as John’s story in Be Transformed – New Life Awaits by John Robin Murphy reveals, unforgiveness is not just a spiritual issue—it’s a heart issue that affects every part of our lives.

John had carried unresolved anger toward his father for years. Even after accepting Christ, the emotional residue of their strained relationship lingered. Occasionally, a comment or action from his father would trigger a wave of negative emotions, revealing that the wound had never truly healed. Like many of us, John had tried to “put a good face” on the relationship, but the pain was still there—buried, but active.

The turning point came when John felt convicted by the Holy Spirit to forgive his father—not because his father had asked for it, and not because the offense had been resolved—but purely out of obedience to God. Through a simple prayer of forgiveness and repentance, John released the judgment he had held and invited God into the broken places of his heart.

The result was nothing short of miraculous.

John began to experience long-forgotten feelings of love for his father. What had once been a relationship marked by tension and emotional distance became one of deep appreciation and connection. He saw his father’s love more clearly and began to cherish the relationship as one of the “crown jewels” of his faith journey.

This is the power of forgiveness. It doesn’t require the other person to change—it requires us to surrender. When we forgive, we release ourselves from the torment of bitterness, resentment, and emotional captivity. We allow God to heal what we cannot fix on our own.

Forgiveness is not a feeling—it’s a decision. It’s an act of obedience that honors God and opens the door to transformation. As John discovered, forgiveness is the gateway to peace, restoration, and spiritual maturity.

If you’re holding onto unforgiveness, consider this: What is it costing you? Is it blocking your ability to hear God, to love others, or to experience joy? The good news is that healing is available. You don’t have to wait for an apology or resolution. You can choose today to forgive, and in doing so, invite God to do a deeper work in your heart.

When Accomplishment Isn’t Enough: Finding Worth in Christ

In a culture that celebrates achievement, it’s easy to believe that success equals worth. From childhood, we’re taught to measure ourselves by grades, trophies, promotions, and praise. But what happens when the applause fades and the emptiness remains?

John’s story in Be Transformed – New Life Awaits by John Robin Murphy is a powerful testimony of this truth. After years of emotional pain and rejection, John turned to accomplishment as a way to prove his value—not just to others, but to himself. He believed that if he could master photography, play the flute, pilot aircraft, or build a business, he would finally feel whole.

And he did accomplish those things. The compliments came. People admired his talents and drive. But the relief he longed for never followed. The emotional pain persisted, and the sense of worthlessness remained. Each achievement was like a drop of water in a dry well—momentarily refreshing, but never enough to satisfy.

This is the trap of performance-based identity. It convinces us that we can earn love, acceptance, and peace through effort. But the heart doesn’t heal through applause. It heals through truth.

John’s breakthrough came when he reached the end of his list. After losing his investment in a business and facing a lawsuit, he realized that no amount of success could fix what was broken inside. That moment of despair became the doorway to transformation. He turned to God—not as a last resort, but as the only true source of healing.

In Christ, John found what accomplishment could never offer: unconditional love, lasting peace, and a restored identity. He discovered that his worth wasn’t tied to what he could do, but to who he was in God’s eyes—a beloved child, fully known and fully loved.

This truth is liberating. You don’t have to earn your worth. You don’t have to prove yourself to be accepted. God’s love is not based on performance—it’s based on grace. And when you receive that grace, your heart begins to heal.

If you’ve been chasing success to soothe your pain, take a moment to pause. Ask yourself: What am I really seeking? Is it validation? Security? Love? God offers all of these—freely, abundantly, and without condition.

Let John’s story encourage you. You are not your resume. You are not your failures. You are not your achievements. You are God’s masterpiece, created with purpose and loved beyond measure.

The Power of Truth: Rewriting Your Story Through God’s Lens

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

Your story matters. But the truth about your identity and worth isn’t found in past trauma—it’s found in God’s Word. Painful experiences and false beliefs can shape how we see ourselves, often leading to cycles of shame, fear, and self-defeating behaviors. These patterns keep us stuck, searching for peace in all the wrong places.

When you’ve been wounded by rejection, abandonment, or performance-based love, it’s easy to believe lies about your value. But here’s the good news: God’s truth brings freedom. His Word reveals who you truly are—loved, accepted, and secure in Him.

If you’re searching for therapy near me or Christian counseling near me, Rock House Center offers a proven, heart-focused approach to healing. We help you uncover the root of emotional pain and replace destructive beliefs with spiritual truth. This process leads to lasting emotional and spiritual transformation—not just temporary relief.

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Freedom from Shame and Unworthiness — Discover how past experiences of abandonment and performance-based love can be healed through spiritual principles.