--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If my Father says something about me…" description: "\"“If my Father says something about me, even if I cannot see it yet, I can rest assured it is so . . . and begin to put on that truth . . . and walk in ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/415/beth-moore-212_father_if-my-father-says-something-about-me-eve_2711537.png" --- # If my Father says something about me, even if I cannot see… ![“If my Father says something about me, even if I cannot see it yet, I can rest assured it is so . . . and begin to put on that truth . . . and walk in it. I can no longer blame someone else for how I view myself. I cannot make the old excuse "that's just the way I am" because it is no longer "the…” quote by Beth Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/415/beth-moore-212_father_if-my-father-says-something-about-me-eve_2711537.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/415/beth-moore-212_father_if-my-father-says-something-about-me-eve_2711537.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/415/beth-moore-212_father_if-my-father-says-something-about-me-eve_2711537.png) > ““If my Father says something about me, even if I cannot see it yet, I can rest assured it is so . . . and begin to put on that truth . . . and walk in it. I can no longer blame someone else for how I view myself. I cannot make the old excuse "that's just the way I am" because it is no longer "the way I am." I take back the stolen ground by simply being in relationship with my Father. His holy genes are now part of my inheritance from Him. I must simply stand and be who He says I am. Dennis Jernigan, This Is My Destiny”” [Beth Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/beth-moore/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Identity is rooted in divine truth, not self‑imposed excuses; reclaim truth by aligning with God. **In simple terms:** Truth defines identity. Key Takeaway Live according to divine truth. Themes faith identity spiritual growth Mood encouraging hopeful Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - personal testimony - spiritual counseling - daily devotion Key Concepts theology self‑concept Questions to Reflect On - What truth shapes your self‑view? - How to let go of limiting excuses? 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