Is every day this bad? Absolutely not. Do I always feel like that big of a failure? No I don't. But when these times do come at me, when the negative thoughts that say I'm not enough swim around in my mind, I purpose to remember who I am through Christ. I am a beloved daughter of the one true King. I'm saved by His grace. His mercies for me are new everyday. And I can't help but close my eyes and smile. I embrace the assurance I have through my Savior and I cling to the joy He gives me. I feel the warmth of His love wash over my soul and I gather strength from Him.
He never called me to be perfect. He never expected me to have it all together. My heart is open to His instruction in my life, and I know that I need Him every second of every day to be able to fulfill the design He has set out for me.
Friends, I want to remind you that YOU ARE ENOUGH! Don't let self-doubt creep into your heart. Stop judging yourself by your own unrealistic expectations. Give yourself the grace to be imperfect. Find those moments to breathe in God's love and mercy. Let it seep into your soul. We will never reach our true potential in Christ if we don't get out of our own way. Allow Him to work in you in order to work through you.
And go listen to Jordan Feliz "Beloved". It's my motivational reminder... I jam to it a lot! :-) Be encouraged to be yourself! Forgive yourself! Love yourself! You are precious in the eyes of an Almighty God! Close your eyes, Smile, and make today beautiful!
Be Blessed!