But the inspiration for this post comes from how I was feeling this week. This week I felt kind of like I did at the beginning of the semester, very anxious, on edge, lonely, basically a lot of not good feelings. I still don't totally know the source of these feelings but I was very frustrated that I was feeling this way. I felt like I was regressing rather than progressing in my healing. I shouldn't feel like this. I should be past this. I don't know why I'm feeling this way. But then I talked to my mom and she reminded me that it's okay to have days when I feel down and I just don't know why. It doesn't necessarily mean that I am not trusting God enough or that I am not strong enough, it just means that I am having a down day.
The more I thought about it, how often do we all get down on ourselves because we don't think we are good enough or because we think should be better? We all have the parts of us that we think are inadequate. Some of us feel like we aren't smart enough, aren't pretty enough, aren't strong enough, the list could go on forever. But let me tell you (and myself), you are good enough for God just as you are.
For those of you who feel trapped by your sins. Romans 8:1 says "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Everything you have ever done and will ever do is covered by Christ's blood shed on the cross. There is nothing you have done or could ever do that Christ's blood has not covered. Take comfort in that.
For those who don't feel beautiful enough. Psalms 139:13 says "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb." To say that you are not beautiful enough, is an insult to the greatest artist their is, our creator! God made you just the way you are. All the things that you see as imperfections are what makes you unique and a masterpiece. Ladies your curves (or lack thereof) are beautiful! Gents, you don't need a six-pack, you're handsome just as you are!
For those who don't feel like you are inadequate in your schoolwork, your jobs or anything else God has called you to do. Remember when Moses felt inadequate in bringing God's message to the people of Israel? Moses had a stutter and so he didn't think he was worthy of delivering the message to Pharaoh. You know what God's response was? "Who made man's mouth? Or who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I the LORD?" God has equipped you! You need never feel inadequate, you are complete.
But above all else know that you are LOVED by God and he never stops loving you! Lamentations 3:22-23 says "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
The other thing I learned is the importance of support from my friends and family. Make sure you have people in your life who build you up and remind you how loved and valued you are. Step away from relationships that don't build you up. Surround yourself with people who love you and make you feel confident! Because you are enough just the way you are!
