Yes, I admit that I may not be as pretty or as smart as the next girl, but I also admit that I am of some importance, for God chose to make me. I struggle greatly with feelings of inadequacy. In fact, it may be one of the hardest things I have ever had to overcome, but God has helped me, and will help me, with all those feelings that may rise to the surface.
I felt I needed to broach this subject, for I am positive there are many others feeling the same thing I do right now. Know that you are NOT alone on this.
Feelings of inadequacy often arise after heartbreaks and insults. When a guy breaks up with you; when your friend betrays you or walks out of your life; even when somebody gets a higher score on a test than you. All these things can bring feelings of inadequacy. These feelings can tear you apart one by one, until you have no self-esteem whatsoever.
However, you need to know that you are precious in the eyes of God. He made you in His image. He is carefully guiding you with His mighty hand, even when it doesn't feel like it. You DO NOT have to feel inferior to those around you. God made you special and He loves you so much more than you can comprehend. I am pleading with you that you bring these feelings to God, and allow Him to change your self-image. You are beautiful, no matter what the world says. You are special! You are lovely and God loves you so, so much! Don't allow others to ruin your self-esteem, for we are not what the world thinks, only what we see and think of ourselves are we. Keep your faith in God, or, if you don't have any, pray that He will show you how to trust in Him, and follow Him. Don't let this world try to shake you and give up your principles, values, and beliefs.
2 Corinthians 10:12
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The Measuring Cup
The measuring cup...we all know what it is. "I wish I were as pretty as she is", "I don't have as much money as he does", the list goes on and on. What do I have to say about this? I ask what measuring cup are you using?
If you are using this world's measuring up, your focus is most likely on: appearance, money, material things. People that constantly try to be like another person according to these standards are usually miserable. Why should we try to be as pretty as someone else when God made each and every one of us in His image. Why should we try to obtain as much money and material things in life when all that really matters is what we obtain in eternity? We cannot keep trying to get all the money and things we can get and expect to be happy. It just won't happen.
When you use God's measuring cup, you find that you don't have to be the prettiest (or handsomest) person in the world, you don't have a big, overwhelming desire to get more and more money, and you find yourself wanting to obtain the eternal things instead of the earthly ones.
We cannot compare ourselves to this world, nor to the people in it. If you say you're not pretty enough, who are you comparing yourself to? If you don't have enough money, what amount are comparing your income to? Why are you trying to compare yourself and your life, when God has made you in his image, and He died to give you the most important thing on earth: Redemption.
If you find that you've been comparing yourself to other people and their lives, take a moment to think. God loves YOU for who YOU are, and He doesn't want to be anyone else or live anyone else's life.
2 Corinthians 10:12
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
If you are using this world's measuring up, your focus is most likely on: appearance, money, material things. People that constantly try to be like another person according to these standards are usually miserable. Why should we try to be as pretty as someone else when God made each and every one of us in His image. Why should we try to obtain as much money and material things in life when all that really matters is what we obtain in eternity? We cannot keep trying to get all the money and things we can get and expect to be happy. It just won't happen.
When you use God's measuring cup, you find that you don't have to be the prettiest (or handsomest) person in the world, you don't have a big, overwhelming desire to get more and more money, and you find yourself wanting to obtain the eternal things instead of the earthly ones.
We cannot compare ourselves to this world, nor to the people in it. If you say you're not pretty enough, who are you comparing yourself to? If you don't have enough money, what amount are comparing your income to? Why are you trying to compare yourself and your life, when God has made you in his image, and He died to give you the most important thing on earth: Redemption.
If you find that you've been comparing yourself to other people and their lives, take a moment to think. God loves YOU for who YOU are, and He doesn't want to be anyone else or live anyone else's life.
2 Corinthians 10:12
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
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