You know those moments of weakness? Everyone has them. Of course for each person it does not mean the same thing. To some people looking at their friend's life their moments may seem like nothing compared to their own because each person fights their own battles. For me, I have always struggled with ideas of worth. Where am I supposed to find my worth? Is it something that is built in or something that you have to discover? Typically that is what the enemy attacks. He breeds lies about you and some how convinces you that they are true. I often wonder (in my moments of mountain top confidence) how I could fall for such simple things! Something that I know is that I need outside opinions in those times of self doubt. Not just anyone, but someone who you will believe when the tell you the truth.
I will say something else.
It's really easy to say things that are negative about yourself and even about other people. But can you find the good? I dare you to list at least five good qualities about yourself. Don't just make stuff up off the top of your head or be prideful about it. Really pray about it. Ask God to reveal what he really thinks about you. This is for your benefit so do not allow it to get you down if you cannot think of five. In fact, I'll have a hard time thinking of five! But once I do I will post them on the blog. As you write out those five qualities, allow them to take root over what ever the enemy has been trying to speak over you lately. We will not stand silent and accept lies! We are cherished children of God.
Zephaniah 3:17 says "The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing..."
