q Rationalization (making excuses for my own poor behavior) q Lying (presenting a false image) Lord, I confess that I have defended myself wrongly by . Thank You for Your for giveness. I now commit myself to trusting in You to defend and protect me. In Jesus’ name, amen. Choosing the truth may be hard for you if you have been believing lies for many years. You may need some ongoing counseling to help weed out any defense mechanisms you have relied on to cope with life. Every Christian needs to learn